Core Points - The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway is a key national project aimed at enhancing railway connectivity in western China, addressing gaps in the existing railway network [1][2] - The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company was established on August 7, 2025, with a registered capital of 95 billion yuan, fully owned by the China National Railway Group [1] - The construction of the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway is part of a broader initiative to build a modern railway infrastructure system by 2025, which includes high-standard demonstration projects [1][2] Group 1 - The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway consists of two segments: the Hotan to Shigatse segment and the Lhasa to Shigatse segment, with the latter having been operational since 2014 [1] - The National Railway Administration is developing construction standards and key technical parameters for major projects, including the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway, to ensure quality and safety [2] - The construction of the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway is prioritized alongside the Sichuan-Tibet Railway and the Yunnan-Tibet Railway, with the latter two being part of a four-channel railway network [3] Group 2 - The Sichuan-Tibet Railway is divided into three segments, with the most challenging section being the Yaan to Linzhi segment, which began construction in November 2020 [3] - The planning period for the medium- and long-term railway network includes the construction of the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway to support poverty alleviation and land development [2][3] - The National Railway Administration emphasizes the need for reasonable investment control in the construction of the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway, particularly in high-altitude and cold regions [2]
新藏铁路勘察设计可研评审进行中 强调合理控制工程投资
Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-08-09 12:09