The Nanning–Kunming or Nankun Railway , is a single-track electrified

Railway electrification system

A railway electrification system supplies electrical energy to railway locomotives and multiple units as well as trams so that they can operate without having an on-board prime mover. There are several different electrification systems in use throughout the world...

 railroad in southwestern

Southwest China

Southwest China is a region of the People's Republic of China defined by governmental bureaus that includes the municipality of Chongqing, the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, and the Tibet Autonomous Region.-Provinces:-Municipalities:...

 China

China

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 between Nanjing

Nanjing

' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...

 and Kunming

Kunming

' is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It was known as Yunnan-Fou until the 1920s. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of Yunnan, and is the seat of the provincial government...

, provincial capitals, respectively of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province. The line, 898.7 km (558 mi) in length, also traverses Guizhou Province and was built from December 24, 1990 to March 18, 1997. The Nankun Railway is a major rail conduit in Southwest China

Southwest China

Southwest China is a region of the People's Republic of China defined by governmental bureaus that includes the municipality of Chongqing, the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, and the Tibet Autonomous Region.-Provinces:-Municipalities:...

. Major cities along route include Nanning, Baise, Xingyi

Xingyi

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 and Kunming.

Rail connections

• Nanning
  Nanning
  Nanning is the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. It is known as the "Green City" because of its abundance of lush tropical foliage.-History:...
  
  : Hunan–Guangxi Railway
  Hunan–Guangxi Railway
  The Hunan–Guangxi Railway or Xianggui Railway , is a single-track electrified railroad in southern China that connects Hunan province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The shortform name of the line, Xianggui, is named after the Chinese shorthand names of Hunan, Xiang and Guangxi, Gui...
  
  
• Kunming
  Kunming
  ' is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It was known as Yunnan-Fou until the 1920s. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of Yunnan, and is the seat of the provincial government...
  
  : Shanghai-Kunming Railway
  Shanghai-Kunming railway
  The Shanghai-Kunming Railway or Hukun Railway , also known as the Hukun Line, is a major arterial railroad across eastern, south central and southwest China. It connects Shanghai, whose shorthand name is Hu, and Kunming. The line has a total length of 2,690 km and passes through Shanghai...
  
  , Chengdu–Kunming Railway
  Chengdu–Kunming Railway
  The Chengdu–Kunming Railway or Chengkun Railway , is a major trunkline railroad in southwestern China between Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. The line is long and traverses rugged terrain from the Sichuan Basin to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. ...