Main west-to-east road in China transports over 1 million tons of coal per day

27 Mar.,2025

With the onset of peak electricity demand during the summer, the pressure to ensure a secure coal supply increases in order to meet the heightened demand for summer electricity. The "Daqin Railway," China's first heavy-haul road, serves as the primary conduit for transporting coal from west to east, establishing an expedited and environmentally friendly route for electric coal transportation.

 

With the onset of peak electricity demand during the summer, the pressure to ensure a secure coal supply increases in order to meet the heightened demand for summer electricity. The "Daqin Railway," China's first heavy-haul road, serves as the primary conduit for transporting coal from west to east, establishing an expedited and environmentally friendly route for electric coal transportation. With a daily capacity exceeding 1 million tons, it effectively guarantees smooth and efficient electric coal transport.