Central China's Zhengzhou launches first China-Europe train to Hungary

(ECNS) -- Carrying mechanical accessories, electronic components, as well as medical and hygiene products, a new China-Europe train linking Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, with Budapest was launched Friday.

This is the first line to Budapest launched from Zhengzhou, as well as a new China-Europe freight route for 2022.

As the largest city in Hungary, Budapest is the country's political, economic and transportation center, and a vital logistics hub on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The new route will offer more convenient trading services to Hungary and neighboring countries, while expanding trading channels to promote the economic development of China and Europe, according to a manager of China Railway Zhengzhou Group.

The China-Europe freight lines launched from Zhengzhou have reached 13European cities since July 2013. As the hub of China-Europe freight trains in central China, Zhengzhou is accelerating the construction of a trade bridge connecting China and the European market.