The Qinghai-Xizang Railway: Two Decades of Transformation and Progress
20 Years of Impact: The Qinghai-Xizang Railway
In August 2026, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, a monumental feat of engineering spanning 1,956 kilometers, celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its inauguration, this railway line has become a lifeline for the region, transporting an impressive 104 million passengers and over 824 million tonnes of freight across the highest plateau on Earth, often referred to as the