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China completes railway to Tibet
China has announced the completion of
the first railway line to Tibet - one
of the world's highest train routes.
The pan-Himalayan line climbs 5,072m
(16,640ft) above sea level and runs
across Tibet's snow-covered plateau -
dubbed the roof of the world.
Trains travelling on the line will have
to have carriages that are sealed like
aircraft to protect passengers from
altitude sickness.
The line is expected to take its first
passengers next year.
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