The first Railway line in Myanmar between Yangon and Pyay, 161 miles apart was opened in the 1st of May. 1877, by the Irrawaddy State Railways. But in 1896, the name was changed to Burma Railwayws Co. Ltd., and in 1937, again to Burma Railways Board. After Myanitta gained independence. in 1948, the name was changed to Union of Myanma Railways, and again in 1972, changed to Burma Railways Corporation. This name was changed to Myanma Railways (MR.) on 1st April 1989.
Management
The Management Committee of Myanma Railways, is chaired by the Managing Director' and thirteen General Managers as members are as follows:
Chairman - Titura U Thaung Lwin
Managing Director:
Members - U Aye Mu;
G. M. (Technical and Admin Support)
- U Kyaw Myint
GM(Inspection)
- U Tun Aye
GM(Mech & Elect)
- U Nyan Win
GM(Finance)
- U Tin Shwe
GM(Operating)'
- U Myint Wai
GM(Commerce)
- U Kyaw San
GM(Civil Engg)
- Daw Lay Kyi
GM(Admin & Planing)
- U Kyaw San
GM(Upper Burma)
- U Soe Tint
GM(Lower Burma)
- U Win Aung
GM(YUG. Workshop)
- U Kyaw Kyaw Aung
GM(MTT. Workshop)
- U Hla Yi
GM(ISN. Workshop)
To run the whole railways system, it is diveided into (10) Divisions. Managed by Divisional Finansial manager and Medical officers.
