The Xi'an to Ankang section of the Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed railway is scheduled to begin operations on September 28. This new line spans 171 kilometers and connects Xi'an East Station to Ankang West Station, passing through Shangluo and Ankang.
The infrastructure includes five stations: Xi'an East, Niubeiliang, Zhashui West, Zhen'an West, and Ankang West. The line is designed for a maximum operating speed of 350 kilometers per hour.
During the initial phase, the railway operator will schedule up to 20 daily high-speed train services, including 10 cross-line trains. Travel times from Xi'an will be 28 minutes to Zhashui, 40 minutes to Zhen'an, and 45 minutes to Ankang.
