China has reopened the last railway line affected by a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan after nearly two weeks, state media said on Saturday, smoothing transport of grains and relief supplies in the province.
Rail services between the provincial capital Chengdu to Baoji, a major rail hub in Shaanxi province, were suspended for 12 days after a tunnel collapsed, setting fire to a freight train carrying gasoline, said the official Xinhua news agency.
The Baoji to Chengdu railway is a trunk line for shipping corn and grain from the northeast, but traders have said major railway lines running to Sichuan province were busy transporting military rescuers and material, so transport of other commodities had virtually halted.
According to Xinhua, the Baoji to Chengdu train will deliver urgently needed tents and medicine for disaster relief to affected areas.
The quake is estimated to have killed 1 million pigs or more, potentially dampening feed demand in the province which normally raises 80 million pigs a year.
-
The history of the Advent calendar
-
The Christian story behind Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree
-
Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign
-
Church leaders pray for unity in service marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea
-
Princess of Wales to lead Westminster Abbey carol service, celebrating kindness and community
-
Church in Wales 'road map' for same-sex blessings is 'distressing'
Most Popular
News
The three Christian meanings of Advent
The great Cistercian monk St Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of Advent in three distinct senses, and Christian writers and sermons have echoed his insight down the centuries. This the story …
Burnout and isolation are common problems for Church of England clergy - report
Clergy described burnout, feelings of isolation, diminished morale, and ongoing financial strain.
Evangelical Alliance updates Christian course for South Asian seekers
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) has announced the launch of a new set of resources aimed at introducing the gospel to people of South Asian heritage.
Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked; suspect in custody
A Samaritan's Purse plane carrying aid to South Sudan was hijacked earlier this week. A suspect has been detained, and no serious injuries are being reported.