China Railway launches rail transport trial for electric vehicle batteries

A train loaded with lithium batteries for traction purposes is pictured at Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 19, 2024. Three trains loaded with lithium batteries for traction purposes departed separately from Chongqing, Guiyang and Yibin on Tuesday, marking the first large scale test run for rail transportation of such batteries in China.

A new type of container enhanced with multiple safety measures including smoke sensing and pressure releasing has been deployed to effectively reduce potential risks during transportation. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)