Shanghai railway station
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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
.
The station is located on Moling Road, Zhabei District
, to the North of the city centre. It is governed by Shanghai Railway Bureau
and is one of the most important hubs of the railway network in China
.
Shanghai Railway Station is called "The New Railway Station" by locals since it replaced Shanghai North Railway Station
(also known as "Old North Railway Station" by locals) as the city's main train station in 1987. In the late 80's, the old North Railway Station was inadequate to handle the increasing railway traffic in Shanghai. The government then decided to pull down the Shanghai East (freight) Railway Station and build a new railway station at the same place. On 28 December 1987, the North Railway Station was closed. At the same time, the new Shanghai Railway Station was built and started its operation.
In 2006, some railway lines of the station were moved to the reopened Shanghai South Railway Station
, which lessened the increasing pressure of passenger traffic. In August 2006, a decision was made to renovate the aging station and its surrounding area. Many new ticket machine
s were installed to increase efficiency.
In June 2008, in order to co-operate with the opening of World Expo Shanghai 2010
, Shanghai Government and Zhabei District carried out a new renovation called the "Shanghai Railway Station North Plaza Comprehensive Transportation Hub Project" with an total investment over 4.1 billion RMB.
On May 29, 2010, the renovation was completed. It expanded the north building from 1,000 square meters to 15,560 square meters, refurbished the south building and added a new designed wave-shaped roof over the platform.
. There are five overnight CRH
trains from Shanghai to Beijing
and two Z (non stop, deluxe) trains to Taiyuan
and Xian every day. Most long-haul, non high-speed trains bound for Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province and the North (ie. destinations north of the Yangzi River) depart from Shanghai Railway Station. It also offers over 50 highspeed CRH trains to those areas every day.
It offers
In addition, a lot of pass-by trains from the north to the south of China also use Shanghai Railway Station as an intermediate stop.
Line 1, 3 or 4.
Due to its pervasive connections with the Shanghai street network, the station is also accessible by numerous bus lines and by taxi. Taxis are not allowed to stop directly in front of the station, but at an underground taxi stop.
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 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...
, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
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...
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:...
.
The station is located on Moling Road, Zhabei District
Zhabei District
Zhabei District of Shanghai has a land area of 29.26 km² and a resident population of 810,211 as of 2003. It is one of the downtown districts of Shanghai though the commercial potential has been continuously undervalued...
, to the North of the city centre. It is governed by Shanghai Railway Bureau
Shanghai Railway Bureau
Shanghai Railway Bureau is a regional bureau affiliated to the Ministry of Railways of the People's Republic of China. As of 2007, the bureau is in charge of a total length of 10,810.5 kilometers, and commercial length of 4,928.1 kilometers of railways. It oversees 503 stations and manages the...
and is one of the most important hubs of the railway network in China
Rail transport in the People's Republic of China
Rail transport is the most commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in the People's Republic of China. Almost all rail operations are handled by the Ministry of Railways, which is part of the State Council of the People's Republic of China...
.
History and Development
Shanghai north railway station
Shanghai North Railway Station, located on East Tianmu Road, was the main railway station of Shanghai during most of the 20th century. It was abolished in 1987 and is now a railway museum. The station tracks are still in use as a coach yard.-History:...
(also known as "Old North Railway Station" by locals) as the city's main train station in 1987. In the late 80's, the old North Railway Station was inadequate to handle the increasing railway traffic in Shanghai. The government then decided to pull down the Shanghai East (freight) Railway Station and build a new railway station at the same place. On 28 December 1987, the North Railway Station was closed. At the same time, the new Shanghai Railway Station was built and started its operation.
In 2006, some railway lines of the station were moved to the reopened 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...
, which lessened the increasing pressure of passenger traffic. In August 2006, a decision was made to renovate the aging station and its surrounding area. Many new ticket machine
Ticket machine
A ticket machine, also known as a ticket vending machine , is a vending machine that produces tickets. For instance, ticket machines dispense train tickets at railway stations and tram tickets at some tram stops and in some trams...
s were installed to increase efficiency.
In June 2008, in order to co-operate with the opening of World Expo Shanghai 2010
Expo 2010
Expo 2010, officially Expo 2010 Shanghai China was held on both banks of the Huangpu River in the city of Shanghai, China, from May 1 to October 31, 2010. It was a major World Expo in the tradition of international fairs and expositions, the first since 1992...
, Shanghai Government and Zhabei District carried out a new renovation called the "Shanghai Railway Station North Plaza Comprehensive Transportation Hub Project" with an total investment over 4.1 billion RMB.
On May 29, 2010, the renovation was completed. It expanded the north building from 1,000 square meters to 15,560 square meters, refurbished the south building and added a new designed wave-shaped roof over the platform.
Connections
Shanghai Railway Station primarily serves north-south and westward locations. It is the terminus of the main Beijing-Shanghai railway lineJinghu railway
The Beijing–Shanghai Railway or Jinghu railway is a railway line in China between Beijing and Shanghai. The line has a total length of 1,462 kilometres and connects the municipalities of Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai, as well as the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Anhui and Jiangsu...
. There are five overnight CRH
China Railway High-speed
China Railway High-speed ; ) is the high-speed rail system operated by China Railways.Hexie Hao is the designation for high-speed trains running on this rail system. At the middle of the run, all trains were marked "CRH" on the centre of the head vehicle and the side of the walls of each vehicle...
trains from Shanghai to Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and two Z (non stop, deluxe) trains to Taiyuan
Taiyuan
Taiyuan is the capital and largest city of Shanxi province in North China. At the 2010 census, it had a total population of 4,201,591 inhabitants on 6959 km² whom 3,212,500 are urban on 1,460 km². The name of the city literally means "Great Plains", referring to the location where the Fen River...
and Xian every day. Most long-haul, non high-speed trains bound for Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province and the North (ie. destinations north of the Yangzi River) depart from Shanghai Railway Station. It also offers over 50 highspeed CRH trains to those areas every day.
It offers
- T trains (special fast trains that only stop at main stations) to Dalian, Beijing, Urumqi, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, Xian, Lanzhou, Jinan, Tongling, Tianjin, Taizhou and Ningbo in mainland China, as well as across the border to Kowloon in Hong Kong.
- K trains (fast) to Guiyang, Changsha, Guangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Yinchuan, Xining, Nanchang, Zhanjiang, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Yichang, Chongqing, Fuyang, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Baotou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Harbin, and Jilin.
In addition, a lot of pass-by trains from the north to the south of China also use Shanghai Railway Station as an intermediate stop.
Transportation
Shanghai Railway Station can be reached by taking Shanghai MetroShanghai 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...
Line 1, 3 or 4.
Due to its pervasive connections with the Shanghai street network, the station is also accessible by numerous bus lines and by taxi. Taxis are not allowed to stop directly in front of the station, but at an underground taxi stop.
See also
- Shanghai Hongqiao Railway StationShanghai Hongqiao Railway StationShanghai 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...
- 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:...
- Rapid transit in the People's Republic of ChinaRapid transit in the People's Republic of ChinaRapid transit in the People's Republic of China encompasses a broad range of urban and suburban electric passenger rail mass transit systems including subway, light rail, tram and even maglev. Some classifications also include non-rail bus rapid transport. Several Chinese cities had urban...
External links
- Shanghai Train Guide - Timetables, tips, routes, and schedules