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Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway
Overview
StatusOperational
Termini
Service
Type Heavy 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)

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.

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

  1. ^ "中铁十局承建新疆阿富准铁路开工建设 - 资讯中心 - 中铁鲁班商务网 - 鲁班电子商务网 -". 2019-10-18. Archived from the original on 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  2. ^ "北疆铁路环线全线贯通-贵阳网". www.gywb.cn. Retrieved 2020-12-07.