Railway freight rules begin Claims period is now 3 years

Oct 1

CCTV reports that China State Railway Group's Railway Freight Transport Regulations take effect October 1. It says revisions extend shippers' period to seek compensation or fee adjustments from carriers from 180 days to three years and shorten the permitted arrival time for perishables by one day.

China State Railway Group's revised freight transport regulations take effect October 1, 2026. CCTV says shippers' period for compensation or fee adjustment extends from 180 days to three years and the permitted arrival time for perishables is shortened by one day.