Shiyan station (Chinese: 十堰站) is a railway station located in Shiyan, a prefecture‑level city in Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China. The station serves both conventional and high‑speed rail services and functions as a key transportation hub for the region.
Location
- Address: Shiyan, Hubei, China
- Geographic coordinates: approximately 32°38′N 110°48′E
Railway lines
- Xiangyang–Chongqing railway – a conventional railway connecting Xiangyang (Hubei) with Chongqing.
- Zhengzhou–Wuhan high‑speed railway – part of China’s high‑speed network linking Zhengzhou (Henan) and Wuhan (Hubei).
History
- The station opened to passenger service in 2009 as part of the development of the Xiangyang–Chongqing railway.
- Following the inauguration of the Zhengzhou–Wuhan high‑speed line, the station was upgraded to accommodate high‑speed trains, with the high‑speed services commencing operation in 2019.
Facilities
- The station building includes a waiting hall, ticketing counters, automated ticket machines, and passenger service centers.
- Platforms are configured to handle both conventional and high‑speed train sets, with a total of four platforms (two island platforms) and eight tracks.
- Accessibility features such as elevators, tactile paving, and designated assistance services are provided.
Operations
- Managed by China Railway Wuhan Group (CR Wuhan).
- Daily passenger volumes vary seasonally, with higher usage during national holidays and regional travel peaks.
Connectivity
- The station is integrated with local bus routes and taxi services, providing onward connections to Shiyan’s urban districts and surrounding counties.
- Nearby road infrastructure includes access to the G70 Fuzhou–Yinchuan Expressway, facilitating multimodal transport.
Future developments
- Plans have been discussed to expand the station’s capacity and improve intermodal links, including potential connections to a future Shiyan Metro system, though no definitive timetable has been announced.
Note: Information is based on publicly available railway and transportation records as of the latest updates in 2024.
