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Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors board a shuttle bus near the site of the World Exposition in Osaka in the small hours of Aug. 14, 2025, after services were suspended the previous night on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

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Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors leave the site of the World Exposition in Osaka in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2025, after the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island, to the city center, resumed services following a power outage that began at 9:30 p.m. the previous day.

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Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line to enter a pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, in the small hours of Aug. 14, 2025, as it was opened for people to shelter in after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island, to the city center.

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Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line for a shuttle bus near an entrance gate of the World Exposition in Osaka on the night of Aug. 13, 2025, after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

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Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line for taxis in front of the entrance gate of the World Exposition in Osaka on the night of Aug. 13, 2025, after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

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Direct rail link with China top priority at Spanish trade fair talks

STORY: Direct rail link with China top priority at Spanish trade fair talks SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of the first China-Barcelona goods train in April 2. various of the fair 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): IGNASI SAYOL, President of the Logistic Cluster of Catalonia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): XAVIER MESTRE, Head of logistics of the TPNova rail operator 5. various of the arrival of the first China-Barcelona goods train in April 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): PERE NAVARRO, President of SIL 7. various of the fair STORYLINE: Developing a direct rail link for the exchange of goods between China and Spain is a top priority, experts told Xinhua at the SIL international logistics trade fair in Barcelona this week. From June 5 to 7, SIL brought together over 14,000 professionals in the international logistics sector. Top of the agenda at their talks was strengthening trade links with China, and in par

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240317) -- BEIJING, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train loaded with machinery, automobiles and auto parts waits for departure at a railway station in Chongqing, southwest China, March 7, 2024. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows containers waiting to go through customs clearance at a railway station in Chongqing, southwest China. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work on a production line of Chongqing Hawe New Energy Co., Ltd. in Bishan District of Chongqing, southwest China, March 15, 2024. The products of the company will be transported to Europe via China-Europe freight train service. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train loaded with machinery, automobiles and auto parts waits for departure at a railway station in Chongqing, southwest China, March 7, 2024. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows a China-Europe freight train loaded with machinery, automobiles and auto parts pulling out of a railway station in Chongqing, southwest China. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers test motorcycles at the Chongqing Hawe New Energy Co., Ltd. in Bishan District of Chongqing, southwest China, March 15, 2024. The products of the company will be transported to Europe via China-Europe freight train service. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An employee works on a production line of Chongqing Hawe New Energy Co., Ltd. in Bishan District of Chongqing, southwest China, March 15, 2024. The products of the company will be transported to Europe via China-Europe freight train service. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work on a production line of Chongqing Hawe New Energy Co., Ltd. in Bishan District of Chongqing, southwest China, March 15, 2024. The products of the company will be transported to Europe via China-Europe freight train service. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FREIGHT TRAIN-EUROPE-BOUND TRAINS-INCREASE (CN)

(240316) -- CHONGQING, March 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker carried a packaged motorcycle off a production line of Chongqing Hawe New Energy Co., Ltd. in Bishan District of Chongqing, southwest China, March 15, 2024. The products of the company will be transported to Europe via China-Europe freight train service. Benefiting from the increase of train trips and the launch of new freight train routes, including two direct rail routes to Spain and Türkiye, the city of Chongqing has seen increase in its export via China-Europe freight train service this year. Currently, the China-Europe freight train service has connected Chongqing with more than 100 cities and regions in Asia and Europe. Thousands of varieties of goods, including automobiles, auto parts, furniture, as well as medical equipment, have been transported via this service. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port leaving Dulaying Station in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port leaving Dulaying Station in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port leaving Dulaying Station in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train (L) from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

(230728) -- GUIYANG, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows the first direct China-Central Asia freight train from Dulaying international land-sea logistics port leaving Dulaying Station in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. A cargo train left Dulaying international land-sea logistics port on Friday for Almaty of Kazakhstan, marking the launch of the first direct China-Central Asia rail-road intermodal freight train service from Guiyang. About 1,300 tonnes of agricultural products will be transported from Kazakhstan to Guiyang on the return journey. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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New international intermodal train service launched in SW China

STORY: New international intermodal train service launched in SW China DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: TRANSPORTATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new intermodal train in Chengdu 2. various of the China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, launched a new intermodal train service on Friday, linking China-Laos Railway and China-Europe freight train routes. The maiden trip was conducted by a train carrying auto parts, which departed from Rayong in Thailand and arrived in Chengdu, via the China-Laos Railway. The transportation was continued by a China-Europe freight train, which left Chengdu on Friday and is expected to reach its final destination of Budapest, Hungary, on July 17. Chengdu International Railway Service Co., Ltd., one of the service's operators, said the new express railway service helps to facilitate the direct transport of goods from Southeast Asia to Europe, shortening the transport time to 15 days,

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Railway police officers are on duty in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xing Tuo)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger shows an e-ticket of the high-speed train G2963 in Leshan Station, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train attendant waits for passengers of the high-speed train G2963 in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The high-speed train G2963 waits for departure in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Train attendants of the high-speed train G2963 pose for a photo in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen on the high-speed train G2963 on July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers board the high-speed train G2963 in Leshan railway station in Leshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers watch a performance on the high-speed train G2963 on July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xing Tuo)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers and staff members of the high-speed train G2963 pose for a photo in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the high-speed train G2963 pose for a photo in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen on the high-speed train G2963 on July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xing Tuo)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A railway police officer guides a passenger of the high-speed train G2963 in Chengdu east railway station in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xing Tuo)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-HONG KONG-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY (CN)

(230701) -- CHENGDU, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers take photos on the high-speed train G2963 on July 1, 2023. The train started on Saturday morning from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, heading for Hong Kong. It marked the opening of a direct high-speed train service between Chengdu and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Xing Tuo)

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First direct China-Europe freight train from Beijing arrives in Moscow

STORY: First direct China-Europe freight train from Beijing arrives in Moscow DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the train arriving at Bely Rast Railway Station in Moscow 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXANDER SCHUKIN, Shift supervisor of Bely Rast Terminal Logistics Center 3. various of the logistics center in operation STORYLINE: The first China-Europe freight train departing from Beijing arrived at Bely Rast Terminal Logistics Center in Moscow on Saturday. The freight train loaded with 55 containers left from Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing on March 16, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The train carried goods including construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing. Spending 16 days on the road, it traveled a distance of about 9,000 km and arrived in Moscow almost two days ahead of schedule. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXANDER SCHUKIN, S

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China's Tianjin launches first direct freight train service to Türkiye

STORY: China's Tianjin launches first direct freight train service to Türkiye DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:23 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Europe freight train in Tianjin STORYLINE: China's Tianjin launched the first direct China-Europe freight train service to Türkiye on Wednesday. Carrying 10,000 tents for quake victims, the train will head to the Turkish city of Mersin. More than 50,000 people have confirmed died in the massive earthquakes that hit both Türkiye and Syria on Feb. 6, the worst disaster the region has seen in a century. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service

STORY: China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe freight departing for Moscow from Anyang, central China's Henan Province STORYLINE: A cargo train, carrying 110 excavators, departed for Moscow on Sunday from Anyang, central China's Henan Province. This marks that another direct China-Europe freight train service has been launched. The train, with a cargo value of nearly 60 million yuan (about 8.7 mln USD), will arrive in Moscow after about 18 days. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The number of China-Europe freight train trips has increased rapidly in recent years, helping stabilize the international supply chain. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Anyang, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow departs from Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, on March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow departs from Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, on March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks the carriages of a China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow at Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow departs from Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, on March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow is pictured at Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, on March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow is pictured at Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, on March 16, 2023. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MOSCOW-FREIGHT TRAIN-DEPARTURE (CN)

(230316) -- BEIJING, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow at Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China. A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital. The freight train carrying goods such as construction materials, household electrical appliances and clothing departed from the logistic hub of Pinggu District in the northeast of the city and will exit the country via Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The train is expected to reach Moscow in 18 days, covering a distance of approximately 9,000 km. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Free transportation service offered for travelers returning to work after Chinese New Year

STORY: Free transportation service offered for travelers returning to work after Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers taking the free buses or trains 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG SHENGFENG, Migrant worker traveling from Yunnan to Zhejiang 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MR. CHEN, Migrant worker in Guizhou 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PAN JIANHUA, Migrant worker in Guizhou STORYLINE: China is bracing for a fresh travel peak as a growing number of travelers hit the road and return to work after a week-long Spring Festival holiday. Free "point-to-point" direct buses and trains are offered for workers by local governments in China to ensure smooth and safe post-holiday travel flow. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG SHENGFENG, Migrant worker traveling from Yunnan to Zhejiang "The local government organizes free buses for us to go to the train station from our town." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MR. CHEN, Migrant worker in Guizhou "