| Xianyang–Tongchuan railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | 咸铜铁路 |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| History | |
| Opened | December 1941 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 138 km (86 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 50 Hz 25,000 V |
The Xianyang–Tongchuan railway (Chinese: 咸铜铁路) is a railway line in Shaanxi, China.
History
Construction on the line began in April 1939. The railway was completed and opened in December 1941. Due to declining passenger numbers amid competition from road, passenger service on the line was suspended in 1993. In May 2021, electrification of the line began. On 15 September 2021, passenger service was reintroduced on the line.
Route
The line is 138 kilometres (86 mi) long.
References
- ^ "咸铜铁路的筑建". Fuping Government (in Chinese). 10 November 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "咸铜铁路启动电气化改造，8月"绿巨人"动车上线" (in Chinese). NetEase. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ""复兴号"覆盖陕西各地市 铜川结束无客运火车历史" (in Chinese). CCTV. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "10月11日0时起，铜川-西安"绿巨人"变更为城际C系列" (in Chinese). Sohu. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.