西安至延安高铁12月26日将开通运营

Core Viewpoint - The Xi'an to Yan'an high-speed railway (西延高铁) will commence operations on December 26, marking the entry of the Shaanxi Northern Revolutionary Area into the "high-speed rail era," which is expected to inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the regional economy and society [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Xi'an to Yan'an high-speed railway starts from Xi'an East Station and spans 299 kilometers, connecting various cities including Weinan and Tongchuan, and ends at Yan'an Station, with a design speed of 350 km/h [1]. - The railway will open 10 stations, including new stations and expanded stations, with the Xi'an East Station construction progressing steadily [1]. - The project faced significant geological challenges, but construction was completed on time through enhanced research and safety measures [1]. Group 2: Operational Impact - Upon opening, the railway will operate up to 38 high-speed trains daily, significantly reducing travel times: from Xi'an North to Fuping South in 19 minutes, to Tongchuan in 27 minutes, and to Yan'an in 68 minutes, which is a reduction of 56, 102, and 62 minutes respectively compared to the current conventional railway [1]. - 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, enhancing connectivity and supporting rural revitalization and economic development in the region [2].