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China-Nepal Railway safety questioned after Tibet disaster

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A recent disaster in Gyirong, Tibet, near the China-Nepal border, has prompted calls for a safety reassessment of the proposed China-Nepal Railway project. The area is susceptible to glacial lake floods, and researchers emphasize the need for a collaborative hazard management strategy for such critical infrastructure. This project, intended to connect Tibet with Kathmandu, has faced delays since its 2016 proposal due to weather, infrastructure challenges, and geopolitical issues. AI

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China-Nepal Railway safety questioned after Tibet disaster

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinlu Liang ·

    Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?

    This week’s devastating floods on the China-Nepal border could be a catalyst for joint early-warning systems, particularly in relation to a proposed rail link between the countries. Rescuers were still struggling on Thursday to reach Gyirong Port in the Tibet autonomous region wh…

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