New freight train service between Selangor and Yunnan set to spur Malaysia-China trade

The trial freight train will pave the way for future rail services and is anticipated to be fully operational by September. - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: A new freight train service will be launched on Aug 17, connecting Malaysia’s richest state Selangor and China’s southern Yunnan province, The Straits Times has learnt. This is set to boost trade between the countries and provide businesses access to new markets as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

This new freight service will build on existing trade routes via land, by connecting Yunnan’s rail hub in Kunming to Malaysia, aimed at enhancing trade in vegetables and halal products.