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World's highest railway, Qinghai-Tibet line, began operations in 2006

The Qinghai-Tibet railway, the world's highest, commenced operations in 2006, connecting Beijing to Lhasa. The inaugural train carried 600 passengers and 100 journalists, offering a more affordable travel option compared to airfare. This engineering feat, often referred to as the 'sky train,' featured distinct Tibetan cultural elements in its design. AI

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World's highest railway, Qinghai-Tibet line, began operations in 2006

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    Qinghai-Tibet railway, world’s highest, begins operation in 2006 – SCMP archive

    This article was originally published on July 2, 2006 ‘Sky trains’ begin first run to roof of the world by Shi Jiangtao The first train from Beijing to Lhasa on the world’s highest railway pulled out of the West Railway Station at 9.30pm, packed with 600 excited passengers and 10…