Myanmar Railways inaugurated battery-powered electric trains with climate-controlled cabins linking the capital to Mandalay, with Transport Minister U Mya Tun Oo presiding over dual launch ceremonies at both terminals. The five-car consists accommodates 238 travelers and operates reciprocal schedules between the cities, with northbound departures at midday arriving by evening and southbound services leaving at dawn.
Authorities converted six diesel-electric units into battery locomotives at a Nay Pyi Taw assembly facility using emergency appropriations, with plans to modify an additional half-dozen during the next fiscal cycle. Standard seating costs 15,000 kyat while premium accommodations run 20,000 kyat, allowing connections to Yangon-bound services for combined fares reaching 48,000 kyat in upgraded cabins.
Authorities converted six diesel-electric units into battery locomotives at a Nay Pyi Taw assembly facility using emergency appropriations, with plans to modify an additional half-dozen during the next fiscal cycle. Standard seating costs 15,000 kyat while premium accommodations run 20,000 kyat, allowing connections to Yangon-bound services for combined fares reaching 48,000 kyat in upgraded cabins.
