Pingliang railway station (Chinese: 平凉站; pinyin: Píngliáng Zhàn) is a railway station located in Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China. It serves as a key transportation hub for the city of Pingliang.
General Information
- Location: Station Road (Zhanqian Road), Kongtong District, Pingliang, Gansu, China.
- Coordinates: Approximately 35°32′N 106°41′E.
- Operator: China Railway Lanzhou Group Co., Ltd.
- Station Code: TMIS code: 41160; Telegraph code: PGO; Pinyin code: PLI.
- Classification: Second-class station (二等站).
Lines Served
- Baoji–Zhongwei Railway (宝中铁路): A major east-west trunk line connecting Baoji (Shaanxi) to Zhongwei (Ningxia). Pingliang station is an intermediate stop on this line.
- Pingliang–Qingyang Railway (平庆铁路): A regional line branching south from Pingliang to Qingyang. Pingliang station serves as the northern terminus/origin for this line.
History
- 1995: The station opened with the completion and operation of the Baoji–Zhongwei Railway.
- 2021: The Pingliang–Qingyang Railway opened for freight traffic (passenger service status may vary; initially freight-only), establishing the station as a junction point.
Station Layout and Facilities
- The station typically features a main station building, platforms serving the main lines and passing loops, and a freight yard.
- It handles both passenger and freight services.
- Passenger services include ticketing, waiting areas, and basic amenities. High-speed train services (CRH/EMU) do not typically stop here as the Baoji–Zhongwei line is conventional speed, though some faster "D" trains may operate on the line.
Transport Connections
- The station forecourt (station square) connects to local city bus routes and taxi services, providing access to the urban center of Pingliang.
