Chinese mainland shares close higher

Chinese mainland shares closed higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.18 percent at 3,830.45 points. The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.34 percent higher at 12,901.95 points. Turnover of stocks covered by these two indices totaled about 1.41 trillion yuan ($209.16 billion), down from 1.7 trillion yuan on the previous trading day.

Moves set to meet freight demand

Chinese railway operators are making timely moves to meet growing freight transport demand on the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway, which carries some 400 million metric tons of coal per year. Hudong Electric Locomotive Depot of China Railway Taiyuan Group has taken targeted measures to bolster its service quality, ensuring the orderly operation of heavy-load trains. Meanwhile, the quality of locomotive equipment has been improved, while seasonal hidden hazards were resolved. It also strengthened skills training to cultivate a more professional staff.

XINHUA-CHINA DAILY