Qinghai–Tibet Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:built 2001
5 years
extreme weather conditions
high-altitude construction
gptkbp:community_impact job creation
cultural preservation efforts
increased migration
improved access to services
gptkbp:connects Xining
Lhasa
gptkbp:cultural_impact promotes cultural exchange
connects ethnic groups
gptkbp:cultural_significance national pride
symbol of modernization
gptkbp:environmental_impact boosts tourism
facilitates trade
gptkbp:environmentalProtection wildlife protection
ecological impact assessments
gptkbp:features bridge construction
tunnel construction
permafrost engineering
gptkbp:funding government investment
international loans
gptkbp:futurePlans planned extensions
increased capacity plans
gptkbp:highestPoint 5072 meters above sea level
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Qinghai–Tibet Railway
gptkbp:internationalClassification engineering marvel status
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_consideration
gptkbp:length 1956 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tibet
gptkb:Qinghai
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
track repairs
gptkbp:opened 2006
gptkbp:operator gptkb:China_Tibet_Railway_Company
gptkbp:passenger_traffic available
up to 900,000 annually
gptkbp:safety_features earthquake resistance
high-altitude adaptation
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Himalayas
gptkb:Tibetan_Plateau
gptkbp:significance highest railway in the world
gptkbp:stations multiple stops along the route
gptkbp:technology sustainable energy initiatives
smart railway systems
gptkbp:ticketingSystem online booking available
various classes available