Qingzang railway, Railway line between Xining and Lhasa, China.
The Qingzang railway extends 1,956 kilometers across mountains and plateaus, connecting Qinghai Province with the Tibet Autonomous Region through extreme altitudes.
The initial section from Xining to Golmud opened in 1984, while the complete railway to Lhasa commenced operations on July 1, 2006.
This rail connection has transformed access to Tibet, increasing the flow of visitors and goods between central China and the mountainous region.
Passenger trains provide oxygen supplies and medical assistance due to the extreme elevation, which reaches over 5,000 meters above sea level.
The Tanggula railway station stands at 5,068 meters above sea level, making it the highest rail station in the world.
Inception: 1984
Part of: China State Railway Group
GPS coordinates: 33.00000,96.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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