Dali-Ruili Railway

Objective

It is an important section of the western route of the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link and the establishment of the Third Euro-Asia Continental Land Bridge.

Description

Running from Dali Railway Station to Ruili via Baoshan, this 330 km line is connected with the Guangtong Dali Railway.

History

Originally, the Chinese government proposed a rail connection between Kunming, China and Kyaukpyu, Myanmar. The railway was planned to follow the route of the existing Sino-Myanmar pipelines. After protests in Myanmar, the part of the railway in Myanmar was cancelled.

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