New railway line creates opportunities in Tibet

Aerial photo taken on June 16, 2021 shows a Fuxing bullet train running on the Lhasa-Nyingchi railway over the Yarlung Zangbo River during a trial operation. [Photo/Xinhua]

"I have been working as an engine driver for eight years and have a safe driving record of more than 540,000 km, with more than 2,000 safe trips," he said. "My dream of driving a train home is getting closer."

He added: "My hometown is still not connected with railway service, but it is much closer now. I hope more people in the region will benefit from trains in the near future."

Luo Wangshu contributed to the story.