The Xi'an–Yan'an railway or Xiyan railway (simplified Chinese: 西延铁路; traditional Chinese: 西延鐵路; pinyin: xīyán tiělù), is a railroad in Shaanxi Province of China between Xi'an, the provincial capital, and Yan'an. The line is 334 km (208 mi) long and was built in 1997 and partially double-tracked in 2007. 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
References
- "西延铁路" (in Chinese). 铁路网. 10 August 2015.
- "铁道部陕西政府博弈西延铁路控制权" (in Chinese). 网易新闻. 26 July 2010.
- "铁道部与陕西政府博弈控制权 西延铁路托管成闹剧" (in Chinese). 搜狐新闻. 26 July 2010.
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