Core Points - The China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) has successfully operated over 30,000 trains, accounting for more than 25% of the national total, with an average of one train departing or arriving every 80 minutes [1] - Xi'an has become a crucial logistics hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, facilitating trade between Asia and Europe through the establishment of a modern logistics system [1] - The opening of the cross-Caspian railway corridor has significantly reduced transportation time, with trains now reaching Baku, Azerbaijan, in just 12 days [2] Group 1: Network Expansion - The Xi'an International Port Station has evolved from operating only two to three trains per month in the early days to an average of 18 trains per day currently [2] - The cross-Caspian trains have seen a cumulative operation of 390 trains by mid-2023, with the number of cooperating clients increasing from 15 to over 40 [2] - The Xi'an Railway Express has opened 18 international trunk lines and 26 domestic lines, covering major domestic cargo sources [2] Group 2: Efficiency Improvement - The implementation of a digital platform has improved operational efficiency by over 30% and reduced overall costs by more than 15% [4] - The intelligent station system allows for real-time monitoring and smart scheduling, significantly reducing processing time from one hour to just five minutes [5] - The Xi'an Railway Express has set a record for daily loading, reaching 1,530 containers, with a year-on-year increase of 28.8% in train operations [5] Group 3: Collaborative Growth - Companies like Konka have benefited from the express service, reducing shipping time from over 40 days by sea to just 12-15 days by rail [6] - The "door-to-door" service has lowered transportation costs, exemplified by a train carrying 1,300 tons of flour directly to a local industrial park [7] - The establishment of ports in both Xi'an and Almaty has enhanced the cargo collection and distribution capabilities between China and Kazakhstan [7]