On the afternoon of October 11, train X8704/3, loaded with goods bound for Xizang, departed from Chengdu, marking the official launch of the scheduled freight train service from Chengdu, Sichuan, to Lhasa, Xizang. The new service provides an additional logistics channel for transporting goods to Xizang.

The train is expected to complete the journey in approximately 68 hours, with its route crossing Sichuan, Qinghai and Xizang. The inaugural train consisted of 25 freight cars carrying more than 500 metric tons of cargo valued at over 15 million yuan. The goods included chemicals, industrial machinery, electronic and electrical products, agricultural and sideline products, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The new service expands the options for transporting goods to Xizang and complements existing road transport networks. 

Editor：Bella Wu