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Zhejiang–Jiangxi railroad

railway, China

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The Zhejiang–Jiangxi railroad is a significant east-west railway line in China that connects the Zhejiang province border to the Hunan province border. This railway is a crucial part of a larger national trunk line, extending westward through Hunan into Guizhou, thereby linking southwestern China's rail network.12

The line was built on the eve of World War I and is one of the major railroads in Jiangxi province. It plays a vital role in transporting goods and connecting southern and central China.12

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