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Tibet's first bullet train line enters service
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A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi has entered into service, giving all 31 provincial-level regions of mainland China access to high-speed train travel.
(CNN) — For the first time, travelers in Tibet can enjoy the area's mountainous views at high-speed. A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi entered into service on June 25, giving all 31 provincial-level regions of mainland China access to high-speed train travel. 47 tunnels, 121 bridgesMore Related News