Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway

The Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway is a single-track passenger and freight railway in China.

Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway
Overview
StatusOperational
TerminiAltay
Zhundong
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened30 December 2019 (Fuyun to Zhundong North)
6 December 2020 (Altay to Fuyun)
Technical
Line length419 km (260 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

At Zhundong, the line meets the Ürümqi–Dzungaria railway. At Altay, it meets the Kuytun–Beitun railway.

History

Construction of the railway began in August 2016.[1] The section from Fuyun to Zhundong North opened on 30 December 2019. The remaining 148 kilometres (92 mi) section from Altay to Fuyun opened on 6 December 2020.[2]

References

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