Transport Network
Requirement For
Harmonious Progress
Of Whole Union
NAY PYI TAW—As a gesture of hailing the 64th Anniversary Armed Forces Day 2009, Kyangin-Okshitpin railroad section of Kyangin- Pakokku railroad construction project of Myanma Railways of the Ministry of Rail Transportation was inaugurated at Okshitpin railway station in Padaung Township this morning, with an address by Member of the State Peace and Development Council General Thura Shwe Mann. Also present on the occasion were Maj-Gen Ko Ko, Lt-Gen Khin Zaw and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of AyeyawadyDivision PDC Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Swe, Chairman of Bago Division PDC Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Hla Min, ministers, deputy ministers, Chairman of Magway Division PDC Col Phone Maw Shwe, Vice-Chairman of Bago Division PDC Brig-Gen Sein Myint, officials of the SPDC Office and departmental heads, staff of Myanma Railways and local people.
General Thura Shwe Mann in his address said, the railroad is opened as a gesture of hailing the 64th Anniversary Armed Forces Day. Better transport plays a vital role in government’s efforts for harmonious progress of the whole Union. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe in his guidance said that better transport contributes to public social lives and also serves as the foundation of unity. In accord with the guidance, the government has made systematic plans to link all the regions including border areas divided by geographical conditions using a large amount of funds from its budget. The railroad has emerged due to continuous efforts based on public participation, innovations of service personnel and the government’s goodwill to uplift economy and social lives of the people and ensure a safe and secure transport.
The 35-mile long Okshitpin-Kamma railroad is a section of 320-mile long Kyangin-Pakokku railroad. The 40-mile long Kyangin- Okshitpin section was commissioned into service on 1 March 2008. Soon, trains will be able to run along the 222-mile long railroad linking Pathein and Kamma via Kyangin. The Head of State has already given guidance to build a network of railroads for socioeconomic progress of all states and divisions. The new projects are 320-mile long Kyangin- Pakokku railroad, 95-mile long Katha-Bhamo railroad, 95-mile long Pyawbwe-Natmauk- Magway railroad, 132-mile long Dawei-Myeik railroad, 198-mile long Namhsam-Kengtung railroad, and 257-mile long S i t t w a y - A n - M i n b u railroad. Soon, the national railway network will emerge.
Thanks to the endeavours of the Rail Transportation Ministry, there are now railroads from Myitkyina in the north to Dawei in the south and from Namhsam in the east to Kalay in the west. In addition Loikaw in the southeast is also reachable by train. Another project is Pyawbwe-Natmauk- Magway railroad. And when the said railroad touches Kyangin-Pakokku railroad on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, a railway connecting east and west banks of the Ayeyawady and up to Nay Pyi Taw in the central Myanmar will emerge.
Railroads have been built in Kayah State, Taninthayi Division and upper Magway Division which had no railways in the past. New railroads have already been built in Shan State and Sagaing Division. People all along the railroads will be able to enjoy a lot of benefits from them. It is safe to say that the transport sector has undergone a great change to keep pace with changes and development of new technology. However, rail transportation is still in existence as a service on which much have to rely. Such being the case, the government is giving priority to secure and smooth rail transportation that still plays an important role in passenger and commodity transport. To bring about better rail transportation, renovation of old railroads, building of new railroads, upgrading a single railroad into dual ones, construction of new railway stations and upgrading of major railway stations in cities into the ones of international level were carried out. As a result, before 1988, there were 1976 miles of railroads, 2793 miles of railways and 487 railway stations. And at present, there are 3238 miles of railroads, 4326 miles of railways and 821 railway stations with an increase of 1262 miles of railroads, 1533 miles of railways and 334 railway stations.
In the time of the Tatmadaw government, progressector with the emergence of a large number of village- to-village roads, townto- town roads and districtto- district roads as well as roads that link one region and another and those linkings has been made in road transport sector in addition to rail transportation linking states and divisions and Union Highways. Meanwhile, new roads in border areas were constructed. As a result, there were over 20,000 miles of tarred roads, gravel roads and earth roads in 1988, and there are now over 70,000 miles of those transport facilities. In the meantime, emphasis was placed on building of bridges large and small in different regions. Therefore, there emerged 221 bridges with a length of over 180 feet including 17 major river crossing bridges. In the aviation sector, construction of new airports and upgrading of original airports were carried out. Consequently, there are now over 70 airports in the nation including two international airports. In the water transport sector, there were 13 jetties to which foreign vessels can moor in the past. And at present, there are 26 jetties of such kind plus three container yards of international level. The government spent a large amount of funds and labour on the tasks for development of such transport sectors. Local people have already realized that such goodwill of the government towards them is huge and profound.
Remarkable progress achieved in striving for improvement of socio-economic status of the people based on own resources and strength can be vividly witnessed. The emergence of railroads including Okshitpin-Kamma railroad that were built to bring about equitable development the length and breadth of the nation can be attributable to genuine goodwill and correct stand of the government. With this concept, the entire people are to safeguard those facilities for perpetuation while striving for improvement of their socio-economic status making better use of them. In conclusion, General Thura Shwe Mann stressed the need for staff of the Ministry of Rail Transportation, passengers and local people to try their best for durability of the newly opened Okshitpin-Kamma railroad. Commander Brig-Gen Hla Min gave a speech. He said that in the time of the Tatmadaw government, priority is being given to ensuring secure and smooth transportation in all regions of the nation and the remarkable progress can be witness in the transportation sector among the regions. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, Pathein-Monywa Road had been constructed in regions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, he added.
Moreover, workers of Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Rail Transportation are making concerted efforts for construction of three sections on 322 miles long Kyangin- Pakokku railroad to link Pathein, Kyangin and Pakokku on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, he said. At present, he said that 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section, which is the second part of 111-mile Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, was successfully opened. In conclusion, he noted that Pathein- Kyangin Pakokku-Kalay railroad will contribute to development in inter-relation among Ayeyawady, Bago, Magway and Sagaing divisions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River. Next, Chairman of Magway Division PDC Col Phone Maw Shwe delivered a speech. He said that the newly opened Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section will contribute to economic development of the local people and he thanked the Headof State for his permission to build the railroad and the minister and staff of the Ministry of Rail Transportation for their concerted efforts in construction of the railroad section.
The Minister for Rail Transportation also made a speech, saying that 320- mile Kyangin -Pakokku railroad is being constructed with three sections— 110-mile Kyangin- Thayet railroad section, 100-mile Thayet-Pwintbyu railroad section and 110- mile Pwintbyu-Pakokku railroad section. Of them, 38-mile Kyangin- Okshitpin railroad section of Kyangin-Thayet railroad section was opened on 1 March 2008 and 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section was opened today, he added. The railroad section started on 25 June 2007, and a total of 185 bridges and six railway stations were built on the section. In conclusion, he disclosed that Minbu-Sittway railroad is being constructed for emergence of the Union Railroad in accord with the guidance of the Head of State. On behalf of the local people, U Tin Hla of Myaungshay Village of Padaung Township spoke words of thanks.
Next, the General and party cordially conversed with the local people. Afterwards, the commander, the minister and Col Phone Maw Swe formally opened the Okshitpin-Kanma railroad section. 23-3-minister continued to say that Construction of Okshitpin-Kamma The General unveiled the stone plaque. Next, the General, Maj-Gen Ko Ko and Lt-Gen Khin Zaw, the commanders and the ministers sprinkled scented water on the special train and posed for documentary photo. After the ceremony, the General and party greeted the local people onboar the special train that will leave Okshitpin for Kanma.
At Kamma Station, the General and party cordially greeted departmental personnel and local people attending the opening ceremony of Okshitpin- Kamma railroad section. Speaking on the occasion, the General said that he came to Kamma region for the first time and met with local people. He said that he was pleased with getting the opportunity to open the railroad section. He continued to say that it is not easy to carry out regional development tasks including construction of railroads. Only whenthe development undertakings are to be carried out with goodwill, diligence and perseverance, will achievement be gained, he noted. He pointed out that it is necessary to maintain the durability of the development infrastructures and to strive for efficiently applying the development facilities. He added that in the region with lack of peace and stability, efforts cannot be made for carrying out development tasks in full swing. In conclusion, the General urged the local people to continuously strive for gaining more and more development of the region.
In his speech, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said that only when peace and stability is prevailing in the region with development of road transportation, will the regional development tasks be undertaken. Prevalence of peace and stability, unity, reasoning power and better transport are essential for building a modern and developed nation, he added. Minister Maj-Gen Aung Min explained construction of the railroad for development of regions on the western bank of Ayeyawady River, opening of the newly-built railroad section as a valuable transport route for the region and the people, and arrangements for giving permission to the local people to ride the train free of charge for three days in commemoration of the railroad section opening ceremony.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the General. At that time, the special train that left Okshitpin railway station this morning arrived at Kamma station, and the local people welcomed it. At Thegon, Padaung, Phayapaw, Nyaunggaing and Dangaing railway stations along the railroad section, the local people accorded rousing welcome to the train. Deputy Minister U Pe Than and officials presented gifts to the local passengers. In line with the guidance of the Head of State to ensure equitable development of the western regions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River similar to that of the river’s eastern bank, Myanma Railways of the Ministry of Rail Transportation is building 320-mile Kyangin-Pakokku railroad with three sections —110-mile Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, 100-mile Thayet-Pwintbyu railroad section and 110-mile Pwintbyu-Pakokku railroad section. In Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, 38-mile Kyangin-Okshitpin section was opened on 1 March 2008, and 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma section was inaugurated today. A total of 185 bridges and six railway stations were constructed along the section.
Thanks to construction of Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section, the local people can travel from Pathein to Kyangin and Kyangin to Kamma through the 222 miles long route.
General Thura Shwe Mann in his address said, the railroad is opened as a gesture of hailing the 64th Anniversary Armed Forces Day. Better transport plays a vital role in government’s efforts for harmonious progress of the whole Union. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe in his guidance said that better transport contributes to public social lives and also serves as the foundation of unity. In accord with the guidance, the government has made systematic plans to link all the regions including border areas divided by geographical conditions using a large amount of funds from its budget. The railroad has emerged due to continuous efforts based on public participation, innovations of service personnel and the government’s goodwill to uplift economy and social lives of the people and ensure a safe and secure transport.
The 35-mile long Okshitpin-Kamma railroad is a section of 320-mile long Kyangin-Pakokku railroad. The 40-mile long Kyangin- Okshitpin section was commissioned into service on 1 March 2008. Soon, trains will be able to run along the 222-mile long railroad linking Pathein and Kamma via Kyangin. The Head of State has already given guidance to build a network of railroads for socioeconomic progress of all states and divisions. The new projects are 320-mile long Kyangin- Pakokku railroad, 95-mile long Katha-Bhamo railroad, 95-mile long Pyawbwe-Natmauk- Magway railroad, 132-mile long Dawei-Myeik railroad, 198-mile long Namhsam-Kengtung railroad, and 257-mile long S i t t w a y - A n - M i n b u railroad. Soon, the national railway network will emerge.
Thanks to the endeavours of the Rail Transportation Ministry, there are now railroads from Myitkyina in the north to Dawei in the south and from Namhsam in the east to Kalay in the west. In addition Loikaw in the southeast is also reachable by train. Another project is Pyawbwe-Natmauk- Magway railroad. And when the said railroad touches Kyangin-Pakokku railroad on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, a railway connecting east and west banks of the Ayeyawady and up to Nay Pyi Taw in the central Myanmar will emerge.
Railroads have been built in Kayah State, Taninthayi Division and upper Magway Division which had no railways in the past. New railroads have already been built in Shan State and Sagaing Division. People all along the railroads will be able to enjoy a lot of benefits from them. It is safe to say that the transport sector has undergone a great change to keep pace with changes and development of new technology. However, rail transportation is still in existence as a service on which much have to rely. Such being the case, the government is giving priority to secure and smooth rail transportation that still plays an important role in passenger and commodity transport. To bring about better rail transportation, renovation of old railroads, building of new railroads, upgrading a single railroad into dual ones, construction of new railway stations and upgrading of major railway stations in cities into the ones of international level were carried out. As a result, before 1988, there were 1976 miles of railroads, 2793 miles of railways and 487 railway stations. And at present, there are 3238 miles of railroads, 4326 miles of railways and 821 railway stations with an increase of 1262 miles of railroads, 1533 miles of railways and 334 railway stations.
In the time of the Tatmadaw government, progressector with the emergence of a large number of village- to-village roads, townto- town roads and districtto- district roads as well as roads that link one region and another and those linkings has been made in road transport sector in addition to rail transportation linking states and divisions and Union Highways. Meanwhile, new roads in border areas were constructed. As a result, there were over 20,000 miles of tarred roads, gravel roads and earth roads in 1988, and there are now over 70,000 miles of those transport facilities. In the meantime, emphasis was placed on building of bridges large and small in different regions. Therefore, there emerged 221 bridges with a length of over 180 feet including 17 major river crossing bridges. In the aviation sector, construction of new airports and upgrading of original airports were carried out. Consequently, there are now over 70 airports in the nation including two international airports. In the water transport sector, there were 13 jetties to which foreign vessels can moor in the past. And at present, there are 26 jetties of such kind plus three container yards of international level. The government spent a large amount of funds and labour on the tasks for development of such transport sectors. Local people have already realized that such goodwill of the government towards them is huge and profound.
Remarkable progress achieved in striving for improvement of socio-economic status of the people based on own resources and strength can be vividly witnessed. The emergence of railroads including Okshitpin-Kamma railroad that were built to bring about equitable development the length and breadth of the nation can be attributable to genuine goodwill and correct stand of the government. With this concept, the entire people are to safeguard those facilities for perpetuation while striving for improvement of their socio-economic status making better use of them. In conclusion, General Thura Shwe Mann stressed the need for staff of the Ministry of Rail Transportation, passengers and local people to try their best for durability of the newly opened Okshitpin-Kamma railroad. Commander Brig-Gen Hla Min gave a speech. He said that in the time of the Tatmadaw government, priority is being given to ensuring secure and smooth transportation in all regions of the nation and the remarkable progress can be witness in the transportation sector among the regions. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, Pathein-Monywa Road had been constructed in regions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, he added.
Moreover, workers of Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Rail Transportation are making concerted efforts for construction of three sections on 322 miles long Kyangin- Pakokku railroad to link Pathein, Kyangin and Pakokku on the west bank of Ayeyawady River, he said. At present, he said that 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section, which is the second part of 111-mile Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, was successfully opened. In conclusion, he noted that Pathein- Kyangin Pakokku-Kalay railroad will contribute to development in inter-relation among Ayeyawady, Bago, Magway and Sagaing divisions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River. Next, Chairman of Magway Division PDC Col Phone Maw Shwe delivered a speech. He said that the newly opened Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section will contribute to economic development of the local people and he thanked the Headof State for his permission to build the railroad and the minister and staff of the Ministry of Rail Transportation for their concerted efforts in construction of the railroad section.
The Minister for Rail Transportation also made a speech, saying that 320- mile Kyangin -Pakokku railroad is being constructed with three sections— 110-mile Kyangin- Thayet railroad section, 100-mile Thayet-Pwintbyu railroad section and 110- mile Pwintbyu-Pakokku railroad section. Of them, 38-mile Kyangin- Okshitpin railroad section of Kyangin-Thayet railroad section was opened on 1 March 2008 and 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section was opened today, he added. The railroad section started on 25 June 2007, and a total of 185 bridges and six railway stations were built on the section. In conclusion, he disclosed that Minbu-Sittway railroad is being constructed for emergence of the Union Railroad in accord with the guidance of the Head of State. On behalf of the local people, U Tin Hla of Myaungshay Village of Padaung Township spoke words of thanks.
Next, the General and party cordially conversed with the local people. Afterwards, the commander, the minister and Col Phone Maw Swe formally opened the Okshitpin-Kanma railroad section. 23-3-minister continued to say that Construction of Okshitpin-Kamma The General unveiled the stone plaque. Next, the General, Maj-Gen Ko Ko and Lt-Gen Khin Zaw, the commanders and the ministers sprinkled scented water on the special train and posed for documentary photo. After the ceremony, the General and party greeted the local people onboar the special train that will leave Okshitpin for Kanma.
At Kamma Station, the General and party cordially greeted departmental personnel and local people attending the opening ceremony of Okshitpin- Kamma railroad section. Speaking on the occasion, the General said that he came to Kamma region for the first time and met with local people. He said that he was pleased with getting the opportunity to open the railroad section. He continued to say that it is not easy to carry out regional development tasks including construction of railroads. Only whenthe development undertakings are to be carried out with goodwill, diligence and perseverance, will achievement be gained, he noted. He pointed out that it is necessary to maintain the durability of the development infrastructures and to strive for efficiently applying the development facilities. He added that in the region with lack of peace and stability, efforts cannot be made for carrying out development tasks in full swing. In conclusion, the General urged the local people to continuously strive for gaining more and more development of the region.
In his speech, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said that only when peace and stability is prevailing in the region with development of road transportation, will the regional development tasks be undertaken. Prevalence of peace and stability, unity, reasoning power and better transport are essential for building a modern and developed nation, he added. Minister Maj-Gen Aung Min explained construction of the railroad for development of regions on the western bank of Ayeyawady River, opening of the newly-built railroad section as a valuable transport route for the region and the people, and arrangements for giving permission to the local people to ride the train free of charge for three days in commemoration of the railroad section opening ceremony.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the General. At that time, the special train that left Okshitpin railway station this morning arrived at Kamma station, and the local people welcomed it. At Thegon, Padaung, Phayapaw, Nyaunggaing and Dangaing railway stations along the railroad section, the local people accorded rousing welcome to the train. Deputy Minister U Pe Than and officials presented gifts to the local passengers. In line with the guidance of the Head of State to ensure equitable development of the western regions on the west bank of Ayeyawady River similar to that of the river’s eastern bank, Myanma Railways of the Ministry of Rail Transportation is building 320-mile Kyangin-Pakokku railroad with three sections —110-mile Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, 100-mile Thayet-Pwintbyu railroad section and 110-mile Pwintbyu-Pakokku railroad section. In Kyangin-Thayet railroad section, 38-mile Kyangin-Okshitpin section was opened on 1 March 2008, and 35-mile Okshitpin-Kamma section was inaugurated today. A total of 185 bridges and six railway stations were constructed along the section.
Thanks to construction of Okshitpin-Kamma railroad section, the local people can travel from Pathein to Kyangin and Kyangin to Kamma through the 222 miles long route.
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