[SMM Coal Flash] Daqin Railway’s September Freight Volume Falls 5.05% YoY

Published: Oct 09, 2026 18:12 (GMT+8)

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Daqin Railway transported 31.38 million tonnes of freight in September, down 5.05% year on year but up 1.52% month on month. Total freight volume from January to September rose 4.10% year on year to 297.58 million tonnes.

In addition, the railway began a 20-day autumn maintenance programme on October 7, suspending train operations daily from 9 a.m. to noon. Railway operators are targeting daily transport of 1 million tonnes during the maintenance period.

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