The Great Chengdu-Kunming Railway/大成昆

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"The Great Chengdu-Kunming Railway" is a pioneering literary reportage that offers a panoramic depiction of the construction history of both the old and new Chengdu-Kunming Railway lines, tracing the origins and celebrating the enduring spirit behind this monumental project.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿In July 1970, the Chengdu-Kunming Railway was completed and opened to traffic. This steel giant traversed rivers, spanned gorges, and crossed high-intensity seismic zones, turning natural barriers into accessible pathways. It set a successful precedent for constructing high-standard railways in complex geological and rugged mountainous regions, earning its reputation as a miracle in the history of global railway engineering. In December 2022, the Chengdu-Kunming Railway double-track line was inaugurated. A new generation of builders took up the mantle of their predecessors, continuing the relentless effort to overcome world-class challenges such as dolomite sandification and sudden mud-water gushes, achieving yet another remarkable feat.Over the course of more than three years, the author visited firsthand witnesses, retracing the journey of over 300,000 construction workers who battled mountains and rivers for twelve years to build the old Chengdu-Kunming line, as well as the decades-long dedication of countless railway personnel in maintaining and safeguarding the railway. By venturing to the construction sites of the new Chengdu-Kunming line, descending into tunnels, and witnessing the work firsthand, the author captured the sense of responsibility and loyalty of a new era of railway builders to their country and its people.Through documenting the construction journeys of both the old and new Chengdu-Kunming lines and portraying the heroic collective efforts behind them, this work reflects the immeasurable contributions of the Chengdu-Kunming Railway to national development, regional progress, and ethnic unity. It also highlights the profound significance of the parallel operation of the old and new lines in driving the expansive growth of southwestern China and establishing strategic hinterlands for the nation in the new era. In doing so, it honors the Chengdu-Kunming spirit-a spirit defined by resilience, dedication, sacrifice, steadfast diligence, and a relentless drive for innovation and excellence.1970¿7¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿2022¿12¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

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