칭하이-시짱 철도가 2026년 7월 1일 전 구간 개통 20주년을 맞이했다. 개통 이후 이 철도는 연인원 1억 400만 명 이상의 승객과 8억 2,400만 톤의 화물을 수송했다.
총연장 1,956km의 이 철도는 칭하이성 시닝과 시짱 자치구 라싸를 연결한다.
정기 여객 열차는 2006년 일일 5쌍에서 2026년 13쌍으로 증가했다. 일일 화물 열차 운행 횟수 또한 2006년 24회에서 현재 136회로 늘어났다.
건설 당시 엔지니어들은 티베트 영양의 이동 경로를 방해하지 않기 위해 허허시리역을 북쪽으로 8.8km 이전했다. 또한 노선을 따라 약 60km에 달하는 야생동물 전용 통로가 설치되었다.
티베트 영양의 개체 수는 2000년대 초 2만 마리 미만에서 현재 7만 마리 이상으로 증가했다.
X(구 트위터)에서의 초기 반응은 철도의 20주년 기념비적 성과에 집중되었으며, 관영 매체와 사용자들은 승객 수, 화물 수송량, 공학적 성과 및 연결성 증대 효과를 강조했다. 게시물들은 대체로 긍정적이거나 중립적인 반응을 보였으며, 일부 이용자들의 여행 경험담도 공유되었다.
The Qinghai-Xizang Railway is marking its 20th anniversary.
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) 2026년 7월 1일
Since opening in 2006, it has carried over 104 million passengers and transported 824 million tonnes of cargo, providing strong support for economic and social development across the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. pic.twitter.com/OV3fY5LNV2
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the #Qinghai-Xizang Railway's full operation. Twenty years ago, a train whistle echoed across the snow-covered plateau, ending #Xizang's history without rail access.
— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) 2026년 7월 1일
Over the past two decades, the #railway has not only served as a vital… pic.twitter.com/mRARig4UHu
In China, the Qinghai–Xizang Railway is called the "Sky Road". Twenty years ago, it climbed onto the world's highest plateau, ending Xizang's history of no rail access.
— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) 2026년 7월 1일
In 20 years, it has carried 104 million passengers, bringing new life and prosperity to the Tibetan people. pic.twitter.com/TMztfrcN7z
Today marks 20 years since the Qinghai–Xizang Railway opened all the way to Lhasa.
— Into Xizang (@allen16529268) 2026년 7월 1일
We asked an American traveler on the Z21 Beijing–Lhasa train what it actually feels like — stunning views, onboard oxygen, and surprisingly thoughtful service.
Take a listen 👇 pic.twitter.com/9DMI60WKNh
How can one railway bring people from different ethnic groups closer together? As the Qinghai–Xizang Railway marks its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, the answer can be found along its 1,956-kilometer route. #SeeingIsBelieving
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) 2026년 7월 2일
Over the past two decades, the railway has carried… pic.twitter.com/2GBMrEcoHn
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