Railway · People's Republic of China
How much did the Golmud–Lhasa section of the Qinghai–Tibet railway cost?
The Qinghai-Tibet railway is the line to Lhasa whose Golmud to Lhasa section, 1,142 km long, was built in five years and inaugurated at ceremonies on 1 July 2006. Railway Gazette International reported on 1 August 2006 that the section cost 26.2 billion yuan.
Final project cost
CNY 26.2 billion
Approximately $3.29 billion
Cost basis: 2006
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Cost evidence
Basis of the published figure
Final project cost2006
Project metrics
Key dimensions
- Total lengthRailway Gazette International
- 1142 km
Project record
Opened or launched
Railway Gazette International1 July 2006