Definition
Yuexi station (Chinese: 岳西站) is a railway station situated in Yuexi County, Anhui Province, People’s Republic of China. It serves the Hefei–Fuzhou high‑speed railway.
Overview
The station is operated by China Railway Shanghai Group and began commercial service on 28 June 2015, coinciding with the opening of the Hefei–Fuzhou high‑speed railway segment. It provides passenger access to high‑speed trains traveling between major cities in eastern China, including Hefei, the provincial capital of Anhui, and Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Yuexi” derives from the county in which the station is located—Yuexi County (岳西县). The characters 岳 (yuè) meaning “mountain peak” and 西 (xī) meaning “west” together convey the meaning “west of the mountain,” a reference to the county’s geographic position relative to the Dabie Mountains.
Characteristics
- Location: Yuexi County, Anqing Prefecture, Anhui Province, China.
- Rail line: Hefei–Fuzhou high‑speed railway (CRH).
- Operator: China Railway Shanghai Group.
- Opening date: 28 June 2015.
- Facilities: The station provides standard passenger amenities such as ticketing counters, waiting areas, and automated ticket machines. Detailed technical specifications of the platform layout and track arrangement are not publicly disclosed; accurate information on these aspects is not confirmed.
Related Topics
- Hefei–Fuzhou high‑speed railway
- China Railway High-speed (CRH) network
- Yuexi County, Anhui
- Railway stations in Anhui Province
- High‑speed rail development in China