Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
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Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai
, China, the others being Shanghai Railway Station
, Shanghai South Railway Station
, and Shanghai West Railway Station
. With a total area of 1.3 million square meters, it is the largest railway station in Asia.
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, located in Minhang District
of Shanghai, is a major part of the Hongqiao Comprehensive Transportation Hub (“the Hongqiao hub”). The station achieves a zero-distance transfer with the Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, as well as Line 2 and Line 10 of Shanghai Metro
.
CNY 15 billion ($2.3 billion). It was opened on July 1, 2010, simultaneously with the opening of the Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway
line. The railway station takes a total area of about 1.3 million square meters and has 30 platforms, most of which are high speed rail configuration. The main building of the train station measures 420 meters in length, 200 meters in width, and 70 meters high (counting both underground and overground floors). 80,000 tons of steel was used to construct the train station, twice the amount of steel used to build the Beijing National Stadium
(Bird nest). The train station waiting hall area is more than 10,000 square meters (107,639 square ft), and is capable of handling 10,000 passengers at the same time.
, the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway
, and the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, the most important high speed rail line in China. In addition, the station has some normal intercity lines as well.
Most long-haul non-high speed trains to the North and South of China depart from either the main Shanghai Railway Station
or the Shanghai South Railway Station
.
of the Shanghai Metro
is served by Line 2 and Line 10. It is also accessible by numerous bus lines and taxi.
Arrivals at all 30 train platforms exit to this level. This level provides access to the Shanghai Metro
's Hongqiao Railway Station
stop, which is the western terminus of the Main Line of Line 10 and is also served by Line 2. The bus stop and taxi stand are also on this level, and there is an air-conditioned passage to Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, through which it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the airport.
The underground level also provides some fast food, such as KFC
, Gongfu, Dongfang Jibai, and shopping, such as Sasa. There are three sets of Automated Ticket Machines and four sets of Ticket Windows.
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China, the others being Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai railway station
Shanghai Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai, China, the others being Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station....
, Shanghai South Railway Station
Shanghai south railway station
Shanghai South Railway Station, also Shanghai South Station , is a railway station in the city of Shanghai, China. Located in the Xuhui District, its importance is second only to the Shanghai Railway Station...
, and Shanghai West Railway Station
Shanghai west railway station
Shanghai West Railway Station is a railway station in the Putuo District of Shanghai which in the past, lost its importance as a result of Shanghai Railway Station to the east. However, it has been recently redeveloped.-History:...
. With a total area of 1.3 million square meters, it is the largest railway station in Asia.
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, located in Minhang District
Minhang District
The Minhang District of Shanghai has a land area of 371.57 km2 and population of 2,429,000 residents as of 2010.It is mostly a residential district, though it is also home to some of the many factories and production facilities in Shanghai. Residential housing development is the main source of...
of Shanghai, is a major part of the Hongqiao Comprehensive Transportation Hub (“the Hongqiao hub”). The station achieves a zero-distance transfer with the Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, as well as Line 2 and Line 10 of Shanghai Metro
Shanghai Metro
The Shanghai Metro is the urban rapid transit system of China's largest city, Shanghai. The system incorporates both subway and light rail lines. It opened in 1995, making Shanghai the third city in Mainland China, after Beijing and Tianjin, to have a rapid transit system...
.
Overview
The construction of the railway station began on July 20, 2008 with a total investment of more thanCNY 15 billion ($2.3 billion). It was opened on July 1, 2010, simultaneously with the opening of the Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway
Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway
The Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway or Huning Intercity High-Speed Railway is a long high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Nanjing in the People's Republic of China. Hu and Ning are, respectively, shorthand Chinese names for Shanghai and Nanjing...
line. The railway station takes a total area of about 1.3 million square meters and has 30 platforms, most of which are high speed rail configuration. The main building of the train station measures 420 meters in length, 200 meters in width, and 70 meters high (counting both underground and overground floors). 80,000 tons of steel was used to construct the train station, twice the amount of steel used to build the Beijing National Stadium
Beijing National Stadium
Beijing National Stadium, also known officially as the National Stadium, or colloquially as the Bird's Nest , is a stadium in Beijing, China. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.-History:...
(Bird nest). The train station waiting hall area is more than 10,000 square meters (107,639 square ft), and is capable of handling 10,000 passengers at the same time.
Station Service
The station primarily serves as the Shanghai terminus of several high speed rail lines, including the Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed RailwayShanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway
The Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway or Huning Intercity High-Speed Railway is a long high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Nanjing in the People's Republic of China. Hu and Ning are, respectively, shorthand Chinese names for Shanghai and Nanjing...
, the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway
Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway
The Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway , also known as the Huhang High-Speed Railway or Huhang Passenger Railway is a high-speed rail line in China between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The line is in length and designed for commercial train service at . It was built in 20 months and opened on October...
, and the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, the most important high speed rail line in China. In addition, the station has some normal intercity lines as well.
Most long-haul non-high speed trains to the North and South of China depart from either the main Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai railway station
Shanghai Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai, China, the others being Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station....
or the Shanghai South Railway Station
Shanghai south railway station
Shanghai South Railway Station, also Shanghai South Station , is a railway station in the city of Shanghai, China. Located in the Xuhui District, its importance is second only to the Shanghai Railway Station...
.
Local traffic
Hongqiao Railway StationHongqiao Railway Station (Shanghai Metro)
Hongqiao Railway Station Station is an interchange station between Line 2 and Line 10 of the Shanghai Metro. The station entered operation on 1 July 2010, nearly four months after the opening of the line's Hongqiao extension. It is located near Hongqiao International Airport and a railway station...
of the Shanghai Metro
Shanghai Metro
The Shanghai Metro is the urban rapid transit system of China's largest city, Shanghai. The system incorporates both subway and light rail lines. It opened in 1995, making Shanghai the third city in Mainland China, after Beijing and Tianjin, to have a rapid transit system...
is served by Line 2 and Line 10. It is also accessible by numerous bus lines and taxi.
Other aspects
A solar system of 20,000 solar panels, with a total area of 61,000 sq m, installed on the awnings of the station, has been described as "the world's largest stand alone integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) project". With the power output of 6.68 Megawatt, the system can produce 6.3 million kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity per year.Level B1
Level B1, the underground level, contains the station exit and connections to other forms of transportation.Arrivals at all 30 train platforms exit to this level. This level provides access to the Shanghai Metro
Shanghai Metro
The Shanghai Metro is the urban rapid transit system of China's largest city, Shanghai. The system incorporates both subway and light rail lines. It opened in 1995, making Shanghai the third city in Mainland China, after Beijing and Tianjin, to have a rapid transit system...
's Hongqiao Railway Station
Hongqiao Railway Station (Shanghai Metro)
Hongqiao Railway Station Station is an interchange station between Line 2 and Line 10 of the Shanghai Metro. The station entered operation on 1 July 2010, nearly four months after the opening of the line's Hongqiao extension. It is located near Hongqiao International Airport and a railway station...
stop, which is the western terminus of the Main Line of Line 10 and is also served by Line 2. The bus stop and taxi stand are also on this level, and there is an air-conditioned passage to Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, through which it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the airport.
The underground level also provides some fast food, such as KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
, Gongfu, Dongfang Jibai, and shopping, such as Sasa. There are three sets of Automated Ticket Machines and four sets of Ticket Windows.
Level 1
Level 1 is where all 60 tracks running through the station are located. Most travellers simply transit through here to Level 2, the departure hall. All trains running on the Jinghu High-Speed Railway, Huhang High-Speed Railway, and the Huning Intercity Rail line wait outside of this level. A few vending machines are located near the esclators.Level 2
Level 2 contains 3 sets of ticket windows and the massive departure hall. All trains running on the Jinghu High-Speed Railway, Huning Intercity Rail, Huhang High-Speed Railway lines have their passengers wait in this level. There are also drink vending machines distributed throughout the level.Level 3
There are two unconnected parts of Level 3, one above Row A, and the other above Row B. Both offer fast food.See also
- Shanghai Railway StationShanghai railway stationShanghai Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai, China, the others being Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station....
- Shanghai South Railway StationShanghai south railway stationShanghai South Railway Station, also Shanghai South Station , is a railway station in the city of Shanghai, China. Located in the Xuhui District, its importance is second only to the Shanghai Railway Station...
- Shanghai West Railway StationShanghai west railway stationShanghai West Railway Station is a railway station in the Putuo District of Shanghai which in the past, lost its importance as a result of Shanghai Railway Station to the east. However, it has been recently redeveloped.-History:...
External links
- Shanghai Train Guide - Timetables & Tips & Routes & Schedule