Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway
The Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway is a single-track passenger and freight railway in China.
| Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini |
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| 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) |
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
- "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.
- "北疆铁路环线全线贯通-贵阳网". www.gywb.cn. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
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