Thai-Burma Railway

1943415 kmBan Pong to Thanbyuzayat

CountryThailand/Myanmar

Year Opened1943

Length415 km

RouteBan Pong to Thanbyuzayat

About Thai-Burma Railway

The Death Railway built by Allied prisoners of war under Japanese occupation. Over 12,000 POWs and 90,000 civilian laborers died during construction. The Bridge on the River Kwai was built as part of this line. Now a tourist route and memorial.

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