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). It passes through Thailand and Laos before arriving in Chongqing. The inaugural train left the Kontena Nasional Inland Clearance Depot on 27 June 2024, and arrived in Chongqing on 11 July.

Route

Operators

The ASEAN Express is operated by KTMB, which plans to run two services per week between Kelana Jaya and Chongqing, eventually launching daily services.

Customers and usage

The inaugural train transported a cargo of agricultural products and electrical appliances. Malaysian farmers expect to export fresh Durian to China via this route later in 2024.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "New cargo rail service that connects Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China kicks off". CNA. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Durians on a fast train to China". The Star. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Asean Express completes first Malaysia-China rail cargo trip". The Star. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Ambassador attended the KTMB's ASEAN Express international train freight service flag off ceremony". สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงกัวลาลัมเปอร์. Retrieved 23 July 2024.