Xining and Lanzhou line
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The Xining and Lanzhou line is a railway in China that connects the provincial capital of Qinghai, Xining, with Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. This railway is a crucial part of China's transportation infrastructure, facilitating the movement of goods and people across the western interior of the country.1234
The line extends westward from Lanzhou, passing through Xining, and continues into the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai province. Since 2006, it has been further extended southward to Lhasa, Tibet. This railway network plays a vital role in the economic development of these regions, enabling access to mineral resources and promoting trade.1534
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