China Railway Express: The new passage for trade between China and Europe With an overarching aim to increase connectivity and cooperation between China and the rest of Eurasia, it’s no surprise China Railway Express is crucial to the Belt and Road Initiative. Currently, China Railway Express spans across 21 provinces and regions in China, and travels to 28 cities in 11 European nations. CGTN takes an in-depth look at what’s driving trains across the extensive rail network.