Daily Train Service From Xi'an To Baku Via Middle Corridor Begins
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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Starting this month, a container block train departs daily from
Xi'an, China, to Baku via the Middle Corridor,
Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan Railways
JSC (ADY).
The first train, carrying household goods, cars, and spare
parts, is expected to arrive in Baku within 8-12 days after
travelling through Kazakhstan and crossing the Caspian Sea.
Shipments from Xi'an began on January 1 this year. Continuous
efforts to enhance the Middle Corridor's potential have enabled
daily transport operations since July 1.
The corridor facilitates the transport of household items, cars,
and spare parts from China, with the entire journey taking
approximately 12 days. Operational since 2014, the Middle Corridor
spans China, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
Turkiye, and further into European countries.
In 2023, cargo transport on this route totaled 2.8 million tons,
an 86% increase from 2022. Forecasts for 2024 anticipate
transporting over 4 million tons of cargo.
By year-end, approximately 250 container block trains are
scheduled to use the Middle Corridor. Additionally, starting in
June, container block trains will also depart from Lianyungang and
Xi'an ports to Baku.
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