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[Trains in the section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway affected by the earthquake resumed normal operation] October 25th: At 22:33 on October 22, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Baqing County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region, affecting parts of the Golmud-Lhasa section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. The railway department urgently stopped passing trains. At 8:00 on October 23, the stopped passenger trains will operate at a limited speed. After a comprehensive investigation, there were no abnormalities in lines, bridges, tunnels, signals, communications, power supply and station equipment. On the night of October 23, all temporary speed restrictions in the earthquake-affected sections were lifted, trains resumed normal operation, and transportation was smooth and orderly. During the emergency response period, the railway department opened nine additional trains to relieve stranded passengers. Stations such as Xining, Lhasa, Nagqu, and Golmud provided passenger guidance, refunds, changes, and emergency support. Trains in transit were equipped with sufficient food, drinking water, and emergency medicines. It is understood that the railway department will continue to track changes in earthquake conditions, strengthen post-earthquake inspections, strictly guard against aftershocks and secondary disaster risks, and make every effort to ensure the safe and smooth flow of plateau railways. (CCTV News)
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