In 1994, the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway was double-tracked and opened to traffic. In 1999, the 975-km section of the Southern Xinjiang Railway was completed, extending from Korla to Kashi, and opened to traffic.

• 1994年兰新铁路复线建成通车，1999年全长975公里的南疆铁路库尔勒西至喀什段建成通车；