货运方面，7月份，全国铁路完成货运发送量4.52亿吨，同比增长4.5%；完成货运周转量3042.17亿吨公 里，同比增长6.5%。从分品类运输情况看，7月份，全国铁路发送煤炭2.35亿吨、集装箱0.93亿吨，同 比分别增长3.3%、16.4%，重点物资运输保障有力，为国民经济平稳运行提供了有力支撑。 据悉，今年前7个月，全国铁路固定资产投资完成4330亿元，同比增长5.6%，铁路规划建设高效推进。 本报北京8月15日讯（记者齐慧）从国家铁路局获悉，7月份全国铁路客货运量稳步提升，运输安全持续 稳定，有效满足了暑期旅客出行和货物保供需求。 客运方面，进入暑期以来，学生流、旅游流、探亲流等出行需求旺盛，铁路客流保持高位。7月份，全 国铁路完成旅客发送量4.55亿人次，同比增长6.6%；完成旅客周转量1770.69亿人公里，同比增长 5.7%。今年前7个月，全国铁路完成旅客发送量26.91亿人次，同比增长6.7%；完成旅客周转量9766.50 亿人公里，同比增长3.3%。 （文章来源：经济日报） ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the stable growth in cargo throughput at the Erenhot railway port this year, with a significant increase in both import and export volumes [1] - As of July 26, the total import and export volume reached 10.0422 million tons, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.5%, and surpassing the 10 million tons mark four days earlier than last year [1] - The China-Europe freight train service contributed 2.7499 million tons to the total volume, showing a year-on-year increase of 11.0%, indicating a positive trend in both quantity and quality [1]

Group 1: Railway Freight Transport - National railway freight volume for the first five months reached 2.121 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.73%, with May's volume at 440 million tons, up 0.70% [1] - China National Railway Group reported a freight volume of 1.642 billion tons for the same period, growing by 3.10%, with May's volume at 344 million tons, an increase of 1.78% [1] - The growth rate of freight transport has slowed down compared to previous quarters, with Q1 and the first four months showing year-on-year increases of 1.01% and 2.00% respectively [1] Group 2: Railway Passenger Transport - National railway passenger volume for the first five months reached 1.863 billion passengers, a year-on-year increase of 7.32%, with May's volume significantly boosted to 406 million passengers, up 12.61% [2] - The average daily operation of passenger trains reached 11,200, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, with a record high of 13,800 trains on May 1, transporting 23.12 million passengers [2] - The railway department has optimized the 12306 system and introduced new ticketing measures, expanding new ticket types to 71 routes and enhancing services like "quiet carriages" on 92 train sets [2] Group 3: International Railway Developments - As of May 22, the China-Laos Railway has transported over 8.45 million passengers and 993,000 tons of goods this year, marking a year-on-year growth of 27%, with cross-border goods at 2.34 million tons, up 8% [3] - The national railway is expected to achieve a passenger volume of 4.28 billion by 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.91%, with the first five months completing 40.42% of the annual target [3] - Anticipation of increased passenger flow during the summer and National Day holidays, with expectations of surpassing the same period in 2024 [3]