Altay–Fuyun–Zhundong railway explained

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 148km (92miles) section from Altay to Fuyun opened on 6 December 2020.^[2]

References

1. Web site: 2019-10-18. 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 -. 2020-12-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20191018032036/http://www.crecgec.com/article-64070-1-1.html. 2019-10-18.
2. Web site: 北疆铁路环线全线贯通-贵阳网. 2020-12-07. www.gywb.cn.