Freight rail route in Asia
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 June 27, 2024, and arrived in Chongqing on July 11.
Operators.
The ASEAN Express is operated by KMTB, 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.