News / Signals go green for transport of electric vehicles on China-Europe rails

China Railway said this week electric vehicles (EVs) could now be shipped by rail, opening a new cargo category for China-Europe rail freight.

The state railway company said finished EVs could travel by rail from 1 October, according to reports, an announcement that follows “intense” industry lobbying over the past two years.

Indeed, The Loadstar’s rail contacts were positively  buzzing over the opportunity to tap into what is a booming market; Europe is the top destination for China-manufactured EVs, with exports rising ...