Rondo: Qinghai-Tibet Railway changes my life
(China Tibet Information Center)
Updated: 2006-08-15 15:09 In the traditional Tibetan
style Buddha worshipping hall of Rondo's family, you can also find a 50 inches
TV set and a new air-condition. Rondo said:"It is the Qinghai-Tibet Railway
changes my life and realizes my dream of becoming rich."
37-year-old Rondo lives together with his wife, Tachu, his son and
57-year-old mom in Damxung County of Lhasa where the newly-constructed
Qinghai-Tibet Railway passes by and the Damxung Railway Station becomes a new
scenic spot.
Rondo becomes rich for his truck valued at 110,000 yuan (about 13,750 US
dollars) involving in transportation. Before, their family just lived a
traditional pasturing life with an annual net income of less than 600 yuan
(about 75 US dollars). After Rondo started transporting material for building
Qinghai-Tibet Railway, all his life was changed.
"Since 2001, I started to cooperate with 15th Bureau of China Railway for
transporting sand, stone and other building material. Till the completion of
Qinghai-Tibet Railway, I can receive an annual income of 300,000 yuan (about
37,500 US dollars)", Rondo expressed himself with unskilled Chinese.
Rondo said that there were many other herders like him participated in the
material-transportation for Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Based upon this, they have
become rich.
Yontan Tsering, head of Damxung Publicizing Department said that
Qinghai-Tibet Railway passed by six towns of Damxung. Many locals become rich by
offering service to the railway construction. In order to help the herders turn
into 3rd industry development from the traditional pasturing industry, Damxung
government also corresponded with the related railway department for getting
convenience to local villagers.
"After the operation of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the transportation fee is
reduced and we will get chances to do business", Rondo expressed when mentioning
his future plan, "I want to sell my truck and do characteristic products
business for selling all over China by Qinghai-Tibet Railway's
transportation."
Rondo became excited when talking about his plan. Rondo
wants to go to Beijing by train for travelling and his dream is to visit the
Tian An Men in Beijing.
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