Freight train from China arrives at Barking

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This afternoon saw a freight train complete its 18 day journey from Yiwu, a Chinese province of Zhejiang, after trundling 7500 miles through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France to deliver its load that included items such as clothes, fabrics, bags, and suitcases to Barking.

The route is being touted as a credible alternative to sea voyages despite the small matter of different rail gauges along the way.

I'd buy a ticket for that!

Reuters link

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MitchT said:

Pity there isn't a standard global gauge. That would be an awesome trip on a nicely appointed train.

I think I've spotted where the gauge problem might be...