A major railway lifeline in western China is rolling again after intense floods caused a 25-day shutdown. The Baoji-Chengdu Railway, a historic route connecting Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, reopened Saturday following a heroic repair effort by crews battling landslides, collapsed bridges, and storm damage.
Heavy rains in mid-July pounded Baoji City, triggering over 70 geological disasters along the mountainous route. The Anhe Bridge—a critical section—was completely washed away, halting all cargo and passenger trains.
China Railway Xi'an Bureau deployed excavators, cranes, and round-the-clock workers to stabilize the tracks. The 1958-built line, China's first electrified railway, snakes through challenging terrain at just 80 km/h—proving even 'slow and steady' infrastructure needs serious TLC after nature’s fury!
Travelers and businesses can now breathe easier: this vital corridor for trade and tourism is back in action.
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Western China Railway Resumes Service After Flood Chaos
