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China Tests Wireless Trains, Boosts Freight Capacity 50%

12/9/2025

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On December 8, seven freight trains totaling 35,000 tonnes were tested on the Baoshen Railway in Inner Mongolia, showing wireless linking.
The system could boost China’s railway freight capacity by more than 50% without new rail lines.
China Shenhua Energy Company and other organizations developed the technology.
The effort supports expansion of cargo capacity, which surpassed 3 billion tonnes in the first three quarters of this year.

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On December 8, seven freight trains totaling 35,000 tonnes were tested on the Baoshen Railway in Inner Mongolia, showing wireless linking.
The system could boost China’s railway freight capacity by more than 50% without new rail lines.
China Shenhua Energy Company and other organizations developed the technology.
The effort supports expansion of cargo capacity, which surpassed 3 billion tonnes in the first three quarters of this year.