It is reported, the train from Guangzhou to Lhasa will be set for operation on Oct 2, 2006. The whole train trip will last 57 hours by about 800 Yuan for the hard sleeper.
It is said that three groups of new-typed plateaus passenger trains will be on use. The fully enclosed compartments are all equipped with oxygen-breathing supply system, and the oxygen will always keep passengers comfortable. Besides, each of the seats is installed an oxygen-breathing tube. This kind of plateau train has different carriages including 8 hard berths (60 people in each), two soft berths (32 people in each), 4 hard seats (98 people in each), and 1 dining car. TV sets are installed in the sleeping berth and the dining car. On the train there are also bathroom and the electric water-heating system.
The Guangzhou-Lhasa train will operate every other day and the detailed train schedule is below:
he returning train T264 will depart from Lhasa at 08:32 the next day morning and arrive in Guangzhou at 19:37 two days after the departure day.
source: travelchinaguide
Editor: Donald |
