Kazakhstan and China unveil new rail link to Europe Skipping Russia

Kazakhstan and China have launched a new railway service connecting China to Europe, bypassing Russia.

The initiative, developed in partnership with China's China Railway Container Transport (CRCT), will transport goods through Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Türkiye, before reaching European destinations, Caliber.Az reports per Kazakh media.

The first container train, loaded with television components, departed from Chengdu, China, and headed to Lodz, Poland. The train will traverse Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye, ensuring uninterrupted cargo delivery and enhanced connectivity between these countries. The estimated travel time for this route is 52 to 60 days.

This new service not only boosts the transportation capacity of the region but also makes international logistics more flexible, faster, and reliable. 

By Aghakazim Guliyev