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Lhasa-Shigatse Railway is about to Open Soon

The Lhasa-Shigatse railwayknown as the national key project, is about to open very soon.
 
The Lhasa-Shigatse railway is the extension line of Qinghai-Tibet railwayBy the end of2012, the project had completed 82.3 kilometers track laying, 27.83 percent of the total construction. It is predicted that this railway will be open in Oct.
 
There will be all together 13 stations along the 253-kilometer railway line, passing through 26 tunnels, 96 bridges, connecting South Lhasa, Qushui County and Nyemo County. It is expected that the train’s speed will be exceed 120 km/h.
 
The completion of the Lhasa-Shigatse railway will enlarge the influence of the Qinghai-Tibet railway and change the previous road-dominated transportation in SouthwestTibet.


Master Catherine Jigme

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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