西延高铁12月26日开通运营 陕北革命老区迈入高铁时代

Core Viewpoint - The Xi'an to Yan'an High-Speed Railway (西延高铁) will commence operations on December 26, marking a significant development for the Shaanxi province and promoting high-quality economic and social growth in the region [1]. Group 1: Project Details - The Xi'an to Yan'an High-Speed Railway starts from Xi'an East Station, passing through Weinan and Tongchuan, and connects to Yan'an Station, with a total length of 299 kilometers and a design speed of 350 km/h [5]. - The railway will open 10 stations, including 2 renovated stations (Ganquan North and Yan'an) and 8 new stations, with supporting infrastructure such as the connection to Xi'an North Station also being launched [5]. Group 2: Operational Aspects - Initially, the railway will operate up to 38 high-speed trains daily, significantly reducing travel times: Xi'an North to Fuping South in 19 minutes (down from 75 minutes), to Tongchuan in 27 minutes (down from 129 minutes), and to Yan'an in 68 minutes (down from 130 minutes) [6]. - A flexible discount and differentiated pricing mechanism will be implemented to cater to various passenger needs, providing more travel options [6]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The Xi'an to Yan'an High-Speed Railway is a crucial part of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network, linking the southern hub of Xi'an with the northern ongoing construction of the Yan'an to Yulin railway [9]. - The operation of this railway is expected to greatly facilitate travel for local residents, support rural revitalization in the Shaanxi northern revolutionary area, and contribute to the high-quality development of the regional economy, thereby reshaping the development landscape of Western China [9].