China-Tibet Rail Line, A Railroad That Is Literally Picking Up

From Beijing connect with the Qinghai-Tibet railway and, after about 50 hours traversing 2,000 miles of ethereal landscape populated by rare animals and plants, arrive in Lhasa. And don’t worry if you throw an empty cigarette package off the train along the way, or leave an empty beer can on a station platform. This railroad intends to be the neatest as well as the highest.
Comments on article "China-Tibet Rail Line, A Railroad That Is Literally Picking Up"
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John Gaudet Hello Mr. Springer
Thanks for the comment. This story does illustrate that political pressure can have a positive effect on environmental impacts. Regardless of course, of the settlement issue which is bound to unfold before long.		 12/1/2006
Bob Springer This article about the new Chinese rail line to Tibet is most interesting.Would like to hear more. 11/14/2006
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