Xi'an–Yan'an railway explained

The Xi'an–Yan'an railway or Xiyan railway, is a railroad in Shaanxi Province of China between Xi'an, the provincial capital, and Yan'an. The line is 334km (208miles) long and was built in 1997 and partially double-tracked in 2007.^{[1] [2] [3]} Major cities and counties along route include Xi'an, Ganquan, Fu County, Huangling, Yijun, Baishui County, Pucheng County and Yan'an.

The line will be paralleled by the Xi'an–Yan'an high-speed railway.

Rail connections

• Xi'an

Longhai railway, Houma–Xi'an railway, Nanjing–Xi'an railway, Xi'an–Ankang railway

• Yan'an: Shenmu–Yan'an railway

See also

• List of railways in China

Notes and References

1. Web site: zh. 西延铁路. 铁路网. 10 August 2015.
2. Web site: zh. 铁道部陕西政府博弈西延铁路控制权. 网易新闻. 26 July 2010.
3. Web site: zh. 铁道部与陕西政府博弈控制权 西延铁路托管成闹剧. 搜狐新闻. 26 July 2010.