Shibi Station (Chinese: 柴壁站) is a railway station located in Qin County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China. It is situated on the Datong–Puzhou railway (also known as the Tongpu Line), a major north-south trunk line in Shanxi Province.
Overview Primarily functioning as a freight station, Shibi Station plays a role in the transportation of bulk goods, particularly coal, which is abundant in Shanxi Province. The station's operations are managed by the China Railway Taiyuan Group. It serves the local industrial and agricultural sectors by facilitating the loading and unloading of goods for rail transport.
Location The station is positioned within Qin County, part of the larger Changzhi City prefecture in southeastern Shanxi. Its strategic location on the Tongpu Line connects it to the provincial capital Taiyuan to the north and various industrial hubs to the south.
Railway Line
- Datong–Puzhou railway (Tongpu Line): This railway, stretching from Datong in northern Shanxi to Puzhou (now Yongji) in the southwest, is a critical artery for freight transport, especially coal, across the province. Shibi Station is one of many stations along this extensive route.
Services Shibi Station is dedicated to freight services and does not typically handle passenger traffic. Its facilities include sidings and platforms for loading and unloading various types of cargo.