21 days. That’s the time it will take to complete the largest train journey in the world. 9977 kilometres that go from Yiwu, China, to Madrid, Spain. It’s also part of the New Silk Road, a Chinese project to gain control over transcontinental cargo transportation between Asia and Europe.
Drive a diesel car in Madrid and soon it will cost you in more than fuel. The Spanish city is introducing new smart parking meters which will add a surcharge to your tariff if you’re driving a heavily polluting car.