[1] Established shortly after the British conquest of northern Myanmar, the Mandalay-Myitkyina Railway Line links the city of Myitkyina, situated on the banks of the Ayeyawaddy River in northern Myanmar, to the country's extensive railway network.

The Mu Valley State Railway undertook the construction of this line, embarking on the project simultaneously from both the north and south.

Utilizing the Ayeyawaddy River for transportation, the necessary materials and rolling stock were delivered to Myitkyina, paving the way for the inauguration of the line's initial segment between Myitkyina and Mogaung in 1890.

However, its role in connecting the isolated northern section (Sagaing to Myitkyina) with the rest of the network was short-lived.

During World War II, the bridge was destroyed, necessitating the reinstatement of ferry services until its reconstruction.