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A 1,000-mile-long railroad bridge that defies gravity, sandstorms and common sense
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A 1,000-mile-long railroad bridge that defies gravity, sandstorms and common sense

A new railway bridge connecting China and Mongolia is being constructed across the Gobi Desert, spanning 1,798 kilometers. The project aims to link the Chinese Ganquan Railway with Mongolia's southern rail corridor, facilitating the transport of up to 30 million metric tons of cargo annually, including coal, copper, and other heavy materials. The bridge faces extreme environmental challenges, such as sandstorms and temperatures ranging from -40°C to 45°C. Engineers have completed the installation of all 94 T-beams on the Chinese section of the track, using high-precision surveying and structural alignment techniques to ensure stability. This infrastructure is crucial for enhancing cross-border logistics and resource supply chains, particularly for Mongolia's rich mineral deposits like the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.

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A 1,000-mile-long railroad bridge that defies gravity, sandstorms and common sense

A new railway bridge connecting China and Mongolia is being constructed across the Gobi Desert, spanning 1,798 kilometers. The project aims to link the Chinese Ganquan Railway with Mongolia's southern rail corridor, facilitating the transport of up to 30 million metric tons of cargo annually, including coal, copper, and other heavy materials. The bridge faces extreme environmental challenges, such as sandstorms and temperatures ranging from -40°C to 45°C. Engineers have completed the installation of all 94 T-beams on the Chinese section of the track, using high-precision surveying and structural alignment techniques to ensure stability. This infrastructure is crucial for enhancing cross-border logistics and resource supply chains, particularly for Mongolia's rich mineral deposits like the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.

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