Ukraine as a final destination rather than transit country for China

Container train in Ukraine, source: Ukrainian Railway

The first regular railway service from China to Ukraine is a fact. On Monday 6 July, a container train arrived in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, orginating from Wuhan. It was the first of a new regular railway service, where Ukraine is the final destination rather than a transit country for traffic to Europe. 

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Ukraine as a final destination rather than transit country for China

Container train in Ukraine, source: Ukrainian Railway

The first regular railway service from China to Ukraine is a fact. On Monday 6 July, a container train arrived in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, orginating from Wuhan. It was the first of a new regular railway service, where Ukraine is the final destination rather than a transit country for traffic to Europe. 

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