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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Hohhot, March 10 (Xinhua) — International passenger train No. 353/354 on the Manzhouli-Zabaikalsk route resumed service on March 8 after a six-year hiatus, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's checkpoint administration said.
According to the announcement, passenger train No. 353/354 will operate twice weekly. The restoration of rail passenger service will open up new prospects for the development of cross-border tourism and trade and economic cooperation between China and Russia, provide a powerful impetus to the revitalization of the tourist market between the two countries, and contribute to the high-quality economic and social development of Manzhouli.
To successfully resume train operations at the Manzhouli checkpoint, a series of measures were implemented. Customs clearance procedures were optimized to ensure a smooth and efficient inspection process. Modern intelligent equipment was introduced, increasing the accuracy and speed of inspections. A "green corridor" was established for people with limited mobility, the elderly, and passengers with children. Furthermore, a large-scale modernization of the international waiting room was completed, creating a comfortable and convenient environment for travelers from China and Russia.
The Manzhouli Port, located at the junction of the borders of China, Russia, and Mongolia, is a key link in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and a vital transport hub of the Eurasian Continental Land Bridge. It accounts for over 65 percent of all land freight traffic between China and Russia. -0-
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