Nyingchi Railway Station (, ), located in Zere Village, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is a key passenger and freight hub on the Lhasa-Nyingchi section of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway. Opened on June 25, 2021, it serves as the terminus of the Kangding-Nyingchi Railway and the first electrified railway station in southeastern Tibet.
Architecture.
The station's architectural design emphasizes ecological integration, blending modern engineering with Tibetan cultural motifs. Its facade features snow-white and maroon hues, symbolizing Tibetan traditions, while interior elements like ceiling carvings and glass doors incorporate peach blossom patterns—a nod to Nyingchi's renowned peach forests. The two-story station, covering 14,986.78 m², uses a steel grid structure and glass curtain walls to harmonize with the surrounding Himalayan landscape. Construction faced challenges due to Nyingchi's rugged terrain and sensitive ecology. Engineers employed a "medium zigzag" route to navigate the Nyang River Valley, minimizing disruption to the biodiverse region. Engineers bored tunnels through the Bonri Mountain using spiral "unfolding lines" to reduce elevation changes and preserve the area's natural topography.
Operation.
During operations, the station prioritizes eco-friendly practices, such as wastewater recycling and solar energy utilization. It has catalyzed regional development, transporting over 1.92 million passengers and 419,100 tons of cargo (as of 2023), including local specialties like matsutake mushrooms and Tibetan pork.
On July 22, 2021, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, visited the Nyingchi railway station to assess the comprehensive planning of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway and the building and operation of the Lhasa-Nyingchi segment, prior to boarding a train to Lhasa.