Shandanmachang railway station explained

Shandanmachang
Native Name:山丹马场站
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:38.094°N 101.206°W
Elevation:3108
Operator:China Railway Lanzhou Group
Platforms:2
Tracks:4
Code:JEJ

Shandanmachang railway station is a station on the Lanzhou–Xinjiang high-speed railway in Shandan County, Zhangye, Gansu province.

History

Opened on 5 December 2021, it is the world's highest high-speed rail station, being located at an elevation of .[1]

Prior to opening as a passenger station, an overtaking station was already present at its location.[2]

The station serves Shandan Horse Farm, a local tourist destination.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 兰新高铁山丹马场站开通运营 .
  2. Web site: 兰新高铁山丹马场站开通运营 . 2024-08-06 . gansu.gansudaily.com.cn.
  3. Web site: 中国国家铁路集团有限公司 . 2024-08-06 . wap.china-railway.com.cn.
  4. Web site: 山丹马场站恢复运行暨旅游班线开通仪式举行 . 2024-08-06 . m.thepaper.cn.