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Core Insights - The China-Europe Railway Express has established a new international transport pattern between Asia and Europe, serving as a vital link for global exchange and cooperation [1] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to enhance the development level of the railway express [1] Group 1: Operational Efficiency - The Xian International Port Station, the largest freight marshalling station in the country, handles nearly 600 China-Europe Railway Express trains daily, with over 18,000 trains dispatched during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [4] - A new intelligent yard system tracks vehicle movements and cargo loading 24/7, allowing for efficient operations with over 8,000 container trucks operating daily [6] - The average dispatch frequency of the trains is every 90 minutes, with the total number of trains exceeding 5,000 for the first time this year [10] Group 2: Logistics and Cost Efficiency - The railway express has transported over 22 million tons of goods, accounting for more than a quarter of the national total during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [10] - The introduction of new routes, such as the "Xian-Tashkent" express, has improved transport efficiency by 40%, while the logistics model has reduced costs by over 10% through the establishment of secondary distribution points [16][18] - The return train ratio has increased from 46% last year to over 50% this year, indicating a shift towards enhancing service quality and resource integration [18] Group 3: International Cooperation and Network Expansion - The railway express has expanded its reach through land-sea interconnectivity, linking various logistics hubs and enhancing service quality [20] - The establishment of a "hub-to-hub" logistics model between the Kazakhstan-Xian terminal and Almaty has facilitated seamless data integration for customs and railway operations [22] - The efficiency improvements have led to a rapid increase in freight volume, with over 17,000 companies utilizing the service [24]