CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Several hours before the train of Yuxin'ou (Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe) International Raiway arrives in Alataw Pass, the railway station will warn the freight forwarder to prepare for clearance at customs and inform the Kazakhstan Railway Bureau that they need to reserve places and arrange cranes in advance of the cargo train's arrival, according to Li Kai, Deputy Chief of Alataw Pass Railway Station.

Upon Yuxin'ou train's arrival in Alataw Pass Railway Station, the freight workshop will send relevant messages to the customs. Meanwhile, the freight forwarder that will be informed and make preparations ahead of time and will apply for customs examination.

Alataw Pass Customs Department on 24-hour standby will check it out at the railway station at the first moment. As long as the seal on the container is untouched, customs will pass it without the need for a second examination. Based on the journalist's statistics data, it only takes 10 hours at the fastest speed for Yuxin'ou train to leave from Alataw Pass for Druzhba, pass two customs stations and switch tracks. Generally, ordinary international trains need 24 hours at least to complete the foregoing procedure. (Translated by Yu Ting, Fathom Language Limited)