China’s national railways demonstrated robust performance in freight transportation during the first three quarters of 2025, handling approximately 3.03 billion tonnes of goods, marking a 3.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The data, released by the China State Railway Group Co Ltd on Thursday, highlights the sector’s resilience and efficiency in ensuring the smooth delivery of essential supplies. To optimize logistics, green channels were established for the transportation of critical commodities such as coal, smelting materials, and grain. Notably, coal shipments accounted for 1.553 billion tonnes, with thermal coal for power generation making up 1.056 billion tonnes. Additionally, the volume of smelting materials and grain transported saw significant year-on-year growth of 9.4 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively. This upward trend underscores the railways’ pivotal role in supporting China’s economic activities and industrial demands.