China’s railway freight sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting the nation’s steady economic momentum. According to the China State Railway Group, the railway network transported 3.03 billion metric tons of cargo during this period, marking a 3.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Daily loading of train cars also rose by 4.3 percent, averaging 185,300 cars per day. This growth has been attributed to the continuous optimization of logistics products and enhanced transport efficiency, which have been pivotal in supporting both domestic and international trade flows. The company has intensified efforts to advance market-oriented freight reforms and improve service quality, aligning with national strategies to modernize the logistics system and reduce costs. Key goods, particularly coal, have been prioritized, with 1.55 billion tons transported, including 1.06 billion tons for power generation, ensuring stable energy supplies. Intermodal transport has also expanded significantly, with rail-water combined transport handling 12.78 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 16.9 percent. Additionally, the digital freight platform now hosts 143,000 trucks, facilitating 242 million tons of rail-road combined transport. Cross-border freight has remained stable, with China-Europe freight trains making 14,500 trips and trains to Central Asia totaling 10,800, a 22.8 percent year-on-year increase. The China-Laos Railway also saw a 10.4 percent rise in cross-border cargo, further strengthening international trade links.