Sichuan–Tibet railway


The Sichuan–Tibet railway, Sichuan–Xizang railway or Chuanzang railway is a high-elevation railway under construction that will connect Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, and Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The line will be long and is projected to cost 250 billion yuan.

Overview

Chengdu–Ya'an segment

The Chengdu to Ya'an segment begins at Chengdu West Station where it branches off from the Chengdu–Pujiang intercity railway. The segment is electrified, double tracked, and has a design speed of. It began operation on 28 December 2018.

Ya'an–Kangding segment

The Ya'an to Kangding segment is currently under construction. The segment will be electrified and has a design speed of.

Kangding–Nyingchi segment

The Kangding to Nyingchi segment is scheduled to begin construction in 2019. The segment will be electrified and has a design speed of. The route is expected to roughly parallel that of China National Highway 318. As this section contains some of the roughest terrain on the railway, construction from Kangding to Nyingchi is expected to last seven years.

Nyingchi–Lhasa segment

The Nyingchi to Lhasa segment is currently under construction. The segment has a design speed of. It is scheduled to open in 2021.