The government is making all out efforts hand in hand with the people for the integrated development of the country. The transport sector is playing a vital role in the thriving for the development of the country. With the smooth and speedy transportation the flow of commodity will become quick and all the regions of the nation will be able to enjoy economic development higher standard of living. In rail transportation sector 867.98 miles long, Myanmar longest Yangon-Mandalay-Bagan-Pyay-Yangon railroads, Bagan-Pyay-Aunglan section was inaugurated on 14th September 1997. If you went to visit Bagan, Myanmar famous historical landmark, you can travel there by train along the railroad from Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. In Southern Shan State, 20.8 miles long Taunggyi-ShweNyaung railroad was inaugurated on 24th September 1997. To extend this road up to Namtsan-ShweNyaung-Taunggyi- Namtsan railroad is under construction now. Over 62 miles long, ShweNyaung- Taunggyi- Hsaikhaun railroad has already been completed and Hsaikhaun-Namtsan railroad is still under construction. It will be 100.3 miles long under financial are trying to complete the work before the end of October 2001.
Beside Hsaikhaun Namtsan railroad is being constructed by Number 55 Light Infantry Division and it regiment with the supervision of Eastern Command. Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye visited the railroad construction site in Southern Shan State on 18th September 2001. General Maung Aye inspected the worksite where the soldiers are taking part in construction using modern machines. He urged August to complete South in possible for regional development. Myanmar railway will take responsibilities to construct altogether 271 bridges including 500 feet PonChaung Bridge along the railroad. This railroad will link remote villages of Southern Shan State of all the cities around the country. As much as all the regions of the nation developed harmoniously the care of living standard of all raises will be come never and never national solidarity will become stronger and stronger and the Union will develop all the more.