Alex Eisi
@brln.bsky.social
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Freight trains from China to Europe via Russia need about 12–16 days. 19000 fright trains per year males an average of 30–50 trains per day making this trip.
China-Europe: 19.000+ freight trains in 2024 | RAILMARKET.com
19.392 China-Europe trains were launched in 2024, shipping a total of 2.077.216 TEUs of goods, up 10.7% and 9.2% respectively.
railmarket.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Freight trains from China to Europe via Russia need about 12–16 days. 19000 fright trains per year males an average of 30–50 trains per day making this trip.
Reposted by Alex Eisi
The closure is very symbolic. Russian trains cannot run directly into Europe. They use broad gauge (1,520 mm), while Poland uses standard gauge (1,435 mm). Usually at Belarus–Poland border, in Brest, trains are adapted: freight is reloaded or bogies are changed before continuing into Europe.
Train regauging at Brest (Belarus) - changing of couplers
YouTube video by Provodnik
youtu.be
September 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The closure is very symbolic. Russian trains cannot run directly into Europe. They use broad gauge (1,520 mm), while Poland uses standard gauge (1,435 mm). Usually at Belarus–Poland border, in Brest, trains are adapted: freight is reloaded or bogies are changed before continuing into Europe.
Such a rail backlog is hard to clear. Russia would face a choice: either halt new trains from China at the border or send back those stuck inside the network. Otherwise, immobile trains risk paralyzing hubs and slowing domestic and transit freight alike.
September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Such a rail backlog is hard to clear. Russia would face a choice: either halt new trains from China at the border or send back those stuck inside the network. Otherwise, immobile trains risk paralyzing hubs and slowing domestic and transit freight alike.
Russia’s rail network is vast but busy with energy and raw material freight. Extra Chinese transit adds strain at borders and hubs.
September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Russia’s rail network is vast but busy with energy and raw material freight. Extra Chinese transit adds strain at borders and hubs.
With low estimated 30 China–Europe trains entering Russia daily and each trip taking 12–16 days, some 350+ trains are on Russian tracks at once. If none can exit but new ones keep coming, a backlog builds up, straining rail hubs and risking congestion across the network.
September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
With low estimated 30 China–Europe trains entering Russia daily and each trip taking 12–16 days, some 350+ trains are on Russian tracks at once. If none can exit but new ones keep coming, a backlog builds up, straining rail hubs and risking congestion across the network.
Freight trains from China to Europe via Russia need about 12–16 days. 19000 fright trains per year males an average of 30–50 trains per day making this trip.
China-Europe: 19.000+ freight trains in 2024 | RAILMARKET.com
19.392 China-Europe trains were launched in 2024, shipping a total of 2.077.216 TEUs of goods, up 10.7% and 9.2% respectively.
railmarket.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Freight trains from China to Europe via Russia need about 12–16 days. 19000 fright trains per year males an average of 30–50 trains per day making this trip.
The closure is very symbolic. Russian trains cannot run directly into Europe. They use broad gauge (1,520 mm), while Poland uses standard gauge (1,435 mm). Usually at Belarus–Poland border, in Brest, trains are adapted: freight is reloaded or bogies are changed before continuing into Europe.
Train regauging at Brest (Belarus) - changing of couplers
YouTube video by Provodnik
youtu.be
September 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The closure is very symbolic. Russian trains cannot run directly into Europe. They use broad gauge (1,520 mm), while Poland uses standard gauge (1,435 mm). Usually at Belarus–Poland border, in Brest, trains are adapted: freight is reloaded or bogies are changed before continuing into Europe.
A few days ago, on Sept 12, 2025, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey joined ECO to revive the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad rail corridor. Monthly freight trains on the 6,540 km route will cut trade time by a third versus sea transport and enhance regional connectivity.
Iran, Pakistan, Turkey agree with ECO to revive ITI transit rail corridor
TEHRAN – Iran, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to revive monthly freight services along the 6,540-km Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) rail corridor, aim...
www.tehrantimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A few days ago, on Sept 12, 2025, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey joined ECO to revive the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad rail corridor. Monthly freight trains on the 6,540 km route will cut trade time by a third versus sea transport and enhance regional connectivity.
Interestingly, in Feb 2025 the Russia-bypass route was revived as the first freight train from China reached Iran under a $400B China-Iran deal. The southern corridor halves transit time, strengthens trade, and helps bypass sanctions.
HISTORIC! First Freight Train From China Wheels Into Iran, Flying In The Face Of American Sanctions
In what could only be termed as a geopolitical coup, the first freight train from China rolled into Iran this week. Flying in the face of the US sanctions aimed at crippling Tehran’s oil trade and iso...
www.eurasiantimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Interestingly, in Feb 2025 the Russia-bypass route was revived as the first freight train from China reached Iran under a $400B China-Iran deal. The southern corridor halves transit time, strengthens trade, and helps bypass sanctions.
The Southern Route of the Rail Silk Road still exists as an alternative corridor, bypassing Russia by passing through Iran and Turkey.
September 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Southern Route of the Rail Silk Road still exists as an alternative corridor, bypassing Russia by passing through Iran and Turkey.
Some parts of the Russian Far East historically belonged to China. Outer Manchuria (外满洲) includes Primorsky Krai (home to Vladivostok), Khabarovsk Krai and Amur Oblast.
July 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Some parts of the Russian Far East historically belonged to China. Outer Manchuria (外满洲) includes Primorsky Krai (home to Vladivostok), Khabarovsk Krai and Amur Oblast.
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