India prepares to build the highest railway in the world

Considering the railroad is the 'lifeline' of the country, India not only built high-speed rail but also carried out the highest railroads in the world , connecting Ladakh with New Delhi, including the section along the border. India - China world.

The highest railway in the world belongs to China's Qinghai - Tibet line.

Currently, this project has completed the first phase site survey. The remaining survey is expected to be completed in 30 months.

Railroad officials have suggested that Ladakh-New Delhi will become a national project because construction terrain requires the most difficult technology to date.

The construction cost of the railway is 465km, estimated at 11.3 billion USD. In particular, Ladakh-New Delhi railway line will have the highest point above 5.360m compared to the sea level while China's Qinghai - Tibet railway only stops at an altitude of 2,000m.

The project will consist of 74 tunnels, 124 large bridges and 386 small bridges, according to the first phase survey.

When completed, this rail track can travel at 75km / h, halving the journey time compared to before.