First Xi’an – Prague container train arrives

Russia-China train. Photo: RZD
Photo: RZD

The first container train from Xi’an in China to Prague in Czechia arrived in the European city on 10 March. The journey took 11 days and terminated at the Ceska Trebov Terminal.

The new train service is a weekly regular line between China and Czechia. From Prague, the cargo is forwarded to other European hubs as Budapest and Vienna. Starting from April, an eastbound service will be launched. The service is offered by Chinese forwarder and operator Trans-Eurasia.

Xi'an - Prague railway service

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First Xi’an – Prague container train arrives

Russia-China train. Photo: RZD
Photo: RZD

The first container train from Xi’an in China to Prague in Czechia arrived in the European city on 10 March. The journey took 11 days and terminated at the Ceska Trebov Terminal.

The new train service is a weekly regular line between China and Czechia. From Prague, the cargo is forwarded to other European hubs as Budapest and Vienna. Starting from April, an eastbound service will be launched. The service is offered by Chinese forwarder and operator Trans-Eurasia.

Xi'an - Prague railway service

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