How many train stations are there in Beijing? Uncovering the vast network of transportation hubs in the capital
As the capital and political and cultural center of China, Beijing has an extremely developed railway network with a large number of railway stations, which are responsible for huge passenger and freight transportation tasks. Many people are curious about how many train stations there are in Beijing. This article will sort out the main train stations in Beijing and their functions in detail, and attach structured data tables for your quick understanding.
1. Overview of Beijing’s main railway stations
As a national railway hub, Beijing has far more railway stations than other cities. According to data from the China Railway Corporation and the Beijing Municipal Transportation Commission, Beijing currently has10 major passenger railway stations, in addition to multiple freight terminals and auxiliary sites. The following is a list of major passenger train stations in Beijing:
| Railway station name | Opening time | main routes | Average daily passenger flow (10,000 passengers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Railway Station | 1959 | Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Harbin, Beijing-Guangzhou, etc. | about 15 |
| Beijing West Railway Station | 1996 | Jingguang, Jingjiu, Jingxiong, etc. | about 18 |
| Beijing South Railway Station | 2008 | Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, Beijing-Tianjin intercity | about 20 |
| Beijing North Railway Station | 1909 | Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway and Suburban Railway S2 Line | about 5 |
| Beijing Chaoyang Station | 2021 | Beijing-Harbin high-speed railway, Beijing-Shenyang high-speed railway | about 8 |
| Beijing Fengtai Station | 2022 | Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, Beijing-Xiongan Intercity | about 10 |
| Beijing Qinghe Station | 2019 | Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway and Suburban Railway S5 Line | about 6 |
| Beijing East Railway Station | 1938 | Mainly Beijing-Chengdu Railway and freight transportation | about 1 |
| Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station | 2020 | Jingtang intercity, Jingbin intercity | about 3 |
| Beijing Daxing Station | 2019 | Beijing-Xiongan Intercity and Daxing Airport Line | about 4 |
2. Functions and distribution of Beijing Railway Stations
There are not only a large number of railway stations in Beijing, but also a clear division of labor, each undertaking different transportation tasks:
1. Beijing Railway Station: Located in Dongcheng District, it is one of the earliest railway stations in Beijing, mainly responsible for normal-speed trains and high-speed trains in the Northeast and East China directions.
2. Beijing West Railway Station: Located in Fengtai District, it is an important hub for the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, and is also one of the railway stations with the largest passenger flow in the country.
3. Beijing South Railway Station: Located in Fengtai District, it is China's first high-speed rail hub station and the departure station of the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway and the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway.
4. Beijing North Railway Station: Located in Xicheng District, it mainly serves the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway and Beijing Suburban Railway.
5. Beijing Chaoyang Station: Located in Chaoyang District, it is an important node of the Beijing-Harbin high-speed railway, connecting the Northeast region.
6. Beijing Fengtai Station: Newly opened in 2022, it is an important station for the Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway and the Beijing-Xiongong Intercity Railway.
7. Beijing Qinghe Station: Located in Haidian District, it mainly serves the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway and Beijing Suburban Railway.
8. Beijing East Railway Station: Located in Chaoyang District, it mainly handles freight and some passenger trains stop there.
9. Beijing Tongzhou Station: Located in Tongzhou District, it is an important station on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei intercity railway.
10. Beijing Daxing Station: Located in Daxing District, connecting the Beijing-Xiongan Intercity Line and Daxing Airport Line.
3. Development Trend of Beijing Railway Station
With the advancement of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration strategy, Beijing’s railway network is still expanding. In the next few years, Beijing will add many new railway stations, such asBeijing City Sub-Central Station,Beijing New Airport Stationetc. to further enhance railway transportation capacity.
In addition, the Beijing Municipal Government also plans to optimize the functions of existing train stations, such asBeijing East Railway StationIt may be transformed into a high-speed rail station in the future to further improve the efficiency of rail transportation in the capital.
Summary
As a national railway hub, Beijing has 10 major passenger railway stations with an average daily passenger flow of more than 1 million. These railway stations have a clear division of labor and cover major high-speed rail and normal-speed lines across the country, providing convenient travel services for passengers. With the development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration, Beijing's railway network will continue to improve, bringing a more efficient travel experience to citizens and tourists.
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