With so many unknown dangers still facing the operation, Ma said the ministry could not accurately estimate when the tunnel would reopen.
Trains from Baoji to Chengdu are currently being rerouted via Xi'an and Yangpingguang.
The last tanker is pulled out of the tunnel on the earthquake-ravaged Baoji-Chengdu railway on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. [Photo: people.com.cn]
The last tanker is pulled out of the tunnel on the earthquake-ravaged Baoji-Chengdu railway on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. [Photo: people.com.cn]