Wen'an–Machangping railway

The Wen'an–Machangping railway (Simplified Chinese: 瓮马铁路) is a single-track electrified freight railway in China.

Wen'an–Machangping railway
Overview
StatusUnder construction
Termini
  • Wen'an
  • Fuquan
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Technical
Line length72 km (45 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification50 Hz 25,000 V
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

Route

The line leaves the Shanghai–Kunming railway east of Fuquan railway station, which is located in Machangping village and heads north. The initial phase terminates at Wen'an and is 72 kilometres (45 mi) long. It is expected to open in April.[1]

Extensions

Further extensions are planned that will see the line extended south from Fuquan to Duyun on the Guizhou–Guangxi railway, and northwest from Wen'an to meet the Sichuan–Guizhou railway.[2] The full length of the railway including the extensions will be 212 kilometres (132 mi).[3]

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