There are a few trains in the world that not only offer breathtaking views to their passengers but are also engineering marvels. One of them is the Qinghai-Tibet train, which departs from Xining in central China and arrives in Lhasa in Tibet. The Qinghai-Tibet train is also known as the Sky Train, Lhasa Express, Rocket to the rooftop of the world, and the world’s highest railway. (Instagram/Odd Trips) Also Read | Step inside Indian Railways Vistadome train with 180-degree views of Western Ghats: Price, route and other details Known by different names – the Sky Train, Lhasa Express, Rocket to the rooftop of the world, and World’s highest railway – the train climbs to an elevation of a whopping 5,702 metres. It covers almost 2,000 kms during its journey across the Tibetan plateau. A train to the top of the world When one travels on the Qinghai to Tibet train, which commenced in 1958 and was completed in 2006, they get a chance to experience the thrilling adventure of travelling to high altitudes on a …