New China’s First Operational Railway the Chengdu-Chongqing Line

This book tells the story of the Chengdu–Chongqing line—built in just two years, entirely with domestic resources. In clear, engaging prose, the book shows how the project was approved, how tens of thousands of workers laid 506 km of track through tricky terrain, and how the line grew from steam trains to today’s high-speed service. Packed with firsthand accounts, and bite-size facts, it reveals how the railway jump-started Sichuan-Chongqing development and became a model for China’s modern network. Ideal for history buffs, rail fans, and anyone curious about how big infrastructure projects change lives.