Yangquan–Dazhai railway explained

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The Yangquan–Dazhai railway is a single-track electrified railway line in Shanxi, China.^[2] The section from Yangquan North to Yangquan East is newly constructed, whereas the section from Yangquan East to Dazhai is an upgrade of an existing railway. Services are operated using CRH6F-A units.^[3]

History

The project began construction in March 2016. The section from Yangquan North to Yangquan East opened on 24 September 2020. This section is 37.9km (23.5miles) long.^[4] Currently one intermediate station has been constructed, Hedi, but is yet to open.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 阳大铁路阳泉北至阳泉东开通运营 - 建设 - 人民铁道网 - 中国铁路新闻门户 . www.peoplerail.com . 9 October 2020 . 26 September 2020.
2. Web site: 阳大铁路开工建设 将改善阳泉及晋东地区出行条件_央广网 . china.cnr.cn . 9 October 2020 . 28 May 2015.
3. Web site: 阳大铁路正式开通运营 中国铁设助力项目茁壮“成长”_央广网. 2021-01-11. www.cnr.cn.
4. Web site: 驶向美好明天——阳大铁路阳泉北至阳泉东段开通侧记 . Yingquan News . 9 October 2020 . 25 September 2020.