ASEAN Express
The ASEAN Express is a freight rail route linking Kelana Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia with Chongqing in Southwestern China, operated by Malaysian railway company Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM).[1] It passes through Thailand and Laos before arriving in Chongqing.[2] The inaugural train left the Kontena Nasional Inland Clearance Depot on June 27, 2024, and arrived in Chongqing on July 11.[3][4][5]
Route
[edit]- Malaysia
- Kontena Nasional Inland Clearance Depot
- Thailand
- Latkrabang Inland Port
- Laos
- Thanaleng Dry Port
- China
- Chongqing
Operators
[edit]The ASEAN Express is operated by KMTB, which plans to run two services per week between Kelana Jaya and Chongqing, eventually launching daily services.[1]
Customers and usage
[edit]The inaugural train transported a cargo of agricultural products and electrical appliances.[1] Malaysian farmers expect to export fresh Durian to China via this route later in 2024.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "New cargo rail service that connects Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China kicks off". CNA. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ a b "Durians on a fast train to China". The Star. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Asean Express completes first Malaysia-China rail cargo trip". The Star. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Ambassador attended the KTMB's ASEAN Express international train freight service flag off ceremony". สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงกัวลาลัมเปอร์. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
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