The Baoji–Chengdu railway, Bao–Cheng railway or Bao–Cheng Line was formerly designed as a rail line that connects Tianshui and Chengdu called Tianshui–Chengdu railway (simplified Chinese: 天水—成都铁路; traditional Chinese: 天水—成都鐵路; pinyin: Tiānshuǐ Chéngdū Tiělù) or Tiancheng railway (simplified Chinese: 天成线; traditional Chinese: 天成線; pinyin: Tiān Chéng Xiàn). The line is a mixed single- and double-track, electrified, 676-kilometer railroad in China between Baoji in Shaanxi province and Chengdu in Sichuan province. It is one of main lines that connects southwestern with northwestern China[9] and a part of the Lanzhou–Kunming Corridor of the Eight Verticals. The line finished construction on 12 July 1956, after which it began operating on 1 January 1958. The rail line is also the first one in China to be electrified. The railway project was completed with the participation of Soviet specialists, who carried out author supervision, provided technical assistance at all stages of construction and during the initial period of railroad operational activity.
The Chinese participants in the railway construction and Soviet specialists were awarded with a commemorative badge.
1st variation.The Chinese participants in the railway construction and Soviet specialists were awarded with a commemorative badge.
Gilded bronze, enamel.
Size 36 x 35 mm.
Size 36 x 35 mm.
Obverse宝藏铁路通車紀念 - Baoji–Chengdu Opening Commemorative
reverse
1956.7.7. - July 7, 1956