China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. estimated the average daily power coal shipment would reach about 60,000 wagons during this summer rush from July 1-August 31, up more than 20% or 10,000 wagons compared with the preceding year, according to Xinhua News Agency.
During the period, the railway group will carry out special actions to ensure the supply of thermal coal, increase transportation capacity, make good use of major coal transportation channels such as Daqin, Tangbao, Wari, and Haoji to improve the outbound delivery efficiency of coal from major production areas of Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang.
The railway operator will proactively work with major power plants to understand their needs and pay close attention to the supply, consumption and storage of thermal coal, scientifically formulate transportation plans, and efficiently implement loading.
Meanwhile, the firm will also make every effort to ensure the transportation needs of key materials for the national economy and people's livelihood such as epidemic prevention and agriculture sectors, as well as the transportation demand of raw materials and finished products of enterprises.
(Writing by Emma Yang Editing by Tammy Yang)
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