From remote plateaus to bustling hubs, Tibet’s rail revolution under the 14th Five-Year Plan has delivered economic dynamism. China Railway Qinghai-Tibet Group reports Lhasa-Nyingchi line’s 5.75 million passengers and 1.738 million tons freight.
Lhasa-Shigatse tallied 7.955 million travelers and 4.284 million tons, with Qinghai-Tibet Railway leading at over 12.25 million passengers and 34.5 million tons total throughput. This infrastructure trio ensures growth and livelihood security.
A ‘Y’-configured network emerged, surging capacities post-Lhasa-Nyingchi launch. Tibet’s tracks stretched beyond 1,187.8 km in 2021. Historic 2023 traffic and 2025’s 24 tourist trains highlight momentum.
Breakthroughs include ultra-high stations aiding 10,000 herders, plus festive boosts, student transports, and linguistic services. These strides position railways as catalysts for Tibet’s enduring progress.