In addition, more railway lines were opened and more investment was made in railway construction to help stabilize the economy.

An industry index shows the country's courier market bounced back from its previous lows to become brisk in September, a usually buoyant month.

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Meanwhile, 63.41 million tonnes of thermal coal were stored in 363 power supply plants as of Aug. 31, which could ensure power generation for 25 days.

The composite index for coastal bulk freight gained 1.9 percent week-on-week to 1,098.7, said the SSE.

The LCRC said that since the railway's opening, it has been actively enhancing the transportation organization, optimizing the freight service, and effectively ensuring efficient and smooth transportation.

The LCRC said that since the railway's opening, it has been actively enhancing the transportation organization, optimizing the freight service, and effectively ensuring efficient and smooth transportation.

Among the cargo was 5.02 million tons of grain and fertilizers, a 28.2-percent increase year-on-year, the data shows.