Qinghai-Tibet Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:awards received multiple awards
gptkbp:biodiversity enabled studies in the region
gptkbp:cargo_types available
gptkbp:challenges high altitude construction
gptkbp:climate considered during planning
gptkbp:community_impact affected local communities
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Tibet_Autonomous_Region
gptkb:Qinghai_Province
gptkbp:construction_cost $4.2 billion
gptkbp:construction_material advanced techniques used
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2001
5 years
gptkbp:cultural_exchange facilitated between regions
promoted integration of cultures
gptkbp:cultural_heritage preservation efforts needed
gptkbp:cultural_significance connects Han and Tibetan cultures
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced by railway development
gptkbp:elevation 5,072 meters
gptkbp:employs created job opportunities
gptkbp:environmental_impact concerns raised
gptkbp:expansion_plans planned expansions
gptkbp:famous_event increased attendance at festivals
gptkbp:features permafrost engineering
gptkbp:funding government funding
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Tanggula_Pass
gptkbp:historical_context part of broader infrastructure development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Qinghai-Tibet Railway
gptkbp:international_recognition notable engineering feat
gptkbp:length 1,956 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy stimulated local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:China
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing required due to conditions
gptkbp:major_cities_served gptkb:Xining
gptkb:Lhasa
gptkbp:migration increased migration to Tibet
gptkbp:opened July 1, 2006
gptkbp:operator gptkb:China_Tibet_Railway_Company
gptkbp:passenger_capacity available
high capacity trains
gptkbp:project inspired future railway projects.
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions
gptkbp:research facilitated by access
gptkbp:research_opportunities for environmental studies
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented for altitude sickness
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Tibetan_Plateau
gptkbp:significance highest railway in the world
gptkbp:socioeconomic_changes brought changes to local society
gptkbp:stations multiple along the route
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts ongoing assessments
gptkbp:tourism_impact boosted tourism in Tibet
gptkbp:tourist_attraction access to remote areas
gptkbp:trains used on the line
gptkbp:transportation part of larger network
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Qinghai
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5