Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Termini | |
Service | |
Type | Heavy rail |
History | |
Opened | 30 December 2019 (Fuyun to Zhundong North) 6 December 2020 (Altay to Fuyun) |
Technical | |
Line length | 419 km (260 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway is a single-track passenger and freight railway in China.
At Zhundong, the line meets the Ürümqi–Dzungaria railway. At Altay, it meets the Kuytun–Beitun railway.
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]