China railway giant rolls out e-commerce service

BEIJING -- China Railway launched its e-commerce website, 95306.cn, Wednesday.

The website offers services including freight logistics and bulk commodity trade. It aims to establish itself as a platform for business information exchange and product exposure.

Users can track orders, as well as trade and send 13 bulk commodities including coal and steel. The website will also help promote smaller products with online marketing and customer service support.

The website is the direct result of the government's "Internet Plus" plan to upgrade traditional services.

Another China Railway website, 12306.cn, passenger train information and ticket services, and will be linked to 95306.cn for user convenience.