SW China sees opening of new Sichuan-Qinghai Railway section
A new segment of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway has officially opened in Southwest China.
TroibNews 
A new segment of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in western China officially opened on Friday, reducing travel time between Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, and Jiuzhaigou, a renowned scenic area famous for its vibrant lakes and waterfalls, to under two hours.
This new section, which extends from Zhenjiangguan to Huangshengguan, witnessed its inaugural train, C5818, depart from Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station at 10:36 a.m., signaling the beginning of improved connectivity to major tourist spots such as Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan.
In the past, driving from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou took more than seven hours, but with the introduction of this high-speed rail line, the trip can now be completed in just 99 minutes. This enhancement provides greater convenience for travelers while also stimulating tourism and related sectors along the route.
The newly inaugurated section spans 69 kilometers and is situated in the county of Songpan within the Aba Zang and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of southwestern Sichuan Province. It features four stations: Zhenjiangguan Railway Station, Songpan Railway Station, Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station, and Huangshengguan Railway Station.
An integral component of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed railway network, the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway connects Lanzhou in Gansu Province, Xining in Qinghai Province, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province.
The opening of this section is anticipated to significantly enhance travel for all ethnic groups along the route, stimulate regional economic and social development, and foster high-quality growth in western China.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
This new section, which extends from Zhenjiangguan to Huangshengguan, witnessed its inaugural train, C5818, depart from Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station at 10:36 a.m., signaling the beginning of improved connectivity to major tourist spots such as Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan.
In the past, driving from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou took more than seven hours, but with the introduction of this high-speed rail line, the trip can now be completed in just 99 minutes. This enhancement provides greater convenience for travelers while also stimulating tourism and related sectors along the route.
The newly inaugurated section spans 69 kilometers and is situated in the county of Songpan within the Aba Zang and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of southwestern Sichuan Province. It features four stations: Zhenjiangguan Railway Station, Songpan Railway Station, Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station, and Huangshengguan Railway Station.
An integral component of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed railway network, the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway connects Lanzhou in Gansu Province, Xining in Qinghai Province, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province.
The opening of this section is anticipated to significantly enhance travel for all ethnic groups along the route, stimulate regional economic and social development, and foster high-quality growth in western China.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
