Yangpingguan–Ankang railway

Yangpingguan–Ankang railway
(simplified Chinese: 阳安铁路; traditional Chinese: 陽安鐵路; pinyin: Yáng'ān tiělù)
Overview
StatusActive
Termini
Stations38 active
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Regional rail
SystemChina Railway
Operator(s)China Railway Xi'an Group
Technical
Line length357 km (222 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Minimum radius450 m (1,480 ft) to 600 m (2,000 ft)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC (overhead line)
Operating speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
Maximum incline0.6%
Route map

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Yangpingguan East
Xujiaba
Daijiaba
Xiangshui
Ningqiang
Qingyangyi
Xiaozhai
Mianxi
Mianxian
Oujiapo
Shizhai
Baohe
Hanzhong
Wangjiakan
Zhijiang
Chenggu
Xushui river
Yangxian
Yanjiaba
Wudumen
Shahekan
Sangyuanpu
Mazongtan
Jiajiahe
Xixiang
Bailongtang
Sanhuashi
Baimianxia
Chazhen
Zengxi
Shiquanxian
Chihe
Gaoliangpu
Hanyin
Yujiagou
Jianchipu
Meizipu
Hengkou
Wulipu
Ankang
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The Yangpingguan–Ankang railway or Yang'an railway (simplified Chinese: 阳安铁路; traditional Chinese: 陽安鐵路; pinyin: Yáng'ān tiělù), is a single-track, electrified railroad in China between Yangpingguan and Ankang in southern Shaanxi Province. The line, 356 km (221 mi) in length, follows the upper reaches of the Han River and was built from 1969 to 1972. Major cities and towns along route include Yangpingguan, Mian County, Hanzhong, Chenggu, Yang County, Xixiang, Shiquan, Hanyin and Ankang.