On the morning of December 28, 2013, Shanwei Station of Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway happily ushered in the first EMU train, marking that Shanwei has officially entered the "high-speed rail era". This moment also witnessed the formation of the "three-hour economic circle" across Fujian and Guangdong provinces, connecting the two special economic zones of Xiamen and Shenzhen. Recently, the Shenzhen Station of Guangzhou Railway Group organized an interview group to visit two important stations in the Chaoshan area, namely Shanwei Station and Chaoshan Station, along the Xiamen-Shenzhen Line, to experience the atmosphere of the new era of high-speed rail development.
First, the new look of the high-speed rail era.
The first train to Shanwei Station indicates that the city is about to usher in an era of high-speed rail development. In 2013, the Shanwei Station of the Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway was officially put into use, becoming a witness to the birth of the "high-speed rail era". Now, ten years later, Shanwei Station has moved towards a more advanced era of "connecting the east with the west". The official opening of the Guangzhou-Shantou high-speed railway and the Shanshan high-speed railway has made Shanwei Station a hub of the railway network in eastern Guangdong, contributing to the "one-hour" economic circle connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Shenzhen metropolitan area, and integrating the city into a broader development map.
2. Site Evolution and New Changes in the Decade.
The development and changes of Shanwei Station have been earth-shaking in the past decade. From the initial daily average of less than 2,000 passengers, to now the average daily number of passengers has reached more than 8,000 and the average daily arrival of more than 7,000 passengers, the station passenger flow has shown a significant growth trend. At the same time, in order to better meet the needs of the high-speed rail era, the station has been continuously upgraded. The entrance gate has been moved to the plaza, the ticket gates and security channels have been increased, new facilities such as the waiting room and ticket gates on the second floor have been opened, the number of operating platforms has increased from the original 3 to 9, 24 elevators provide convenient services for passengers, and the addition of transfer channels has made travel more convenient.
In addition, Shanwei Station provides more intimate services for passengers, such as the establishment of a leisure reading place "Cantonese Book Bar", the upgrading of the mother and baby waiting room, and the equipment of 6 AEDs (automatic external defibrillators), which fully reflects the care for passengers. The addition of these services and facilities is aimed at providing passengers with a more convenient and warm waiting experience.
3. A record-breaking day.
On September 26 this year, the Guangshan high-speed railway was officially opened to traffic, and Shanwei Station welcomed a historic day. The highest number of passengers sent in a single day reached 19,783, and the highest number of passengers arriving in a single day was as high as 20,914, which set a record for the highest arrival and departure in the history of Shanwei Station. This is a pinnacle performance of Shanwei Station in the era of high-speed rail, and it also shows the eager expectation and enthusiastic support of local residents for high-speed rail travel.
In December 2023, the construction of the station and the square in front of the station fully demonstrated the modern urban appearance brought by the high-speed rail, presenting a thriving scene. The high-speed rail not only makes Shanwei Station an important transportation hub in the region, but also integrates the city into the wave of global modernization.
The development of Shanwei Station is not only a magnificent picture of urban transportation, but also a model of urban construction and service in the era of high-speed rail. Looking back on the past decade, the new changes in the stations and the record passenger flow have made people sigh at the convenience and prosperity brought by high-speed rail. Looking forward to the future, with the continuous development of high-speed rail, Shanwei Station will usher in a more brilliant tomorrow.
Fourth, the development and expectations of the new era.
Entering the new decade, the transformation experienced by Shanwei Station is a microcosm of the high-speed rail era. And this development is just the beginning, with the continuous innovation of technology and the continuous rise of cities, high-speed rail will play an increasingly important role in the new era. Under the guidance of high-speed rail, the distance between cities is shortening, and the way people travel is changing dramatically.
Although Shanwei Station has made remarkable achievements in the past decade, the development of the high-speed rail era is still full of expectations. From city to city, from one era to another, high-speed rail will become a bridge connecting the future, allowing cities to be more closely integrated into the trend of globalization. And for every passenger, high-speed rail will bring a more convenient and comfortable travel experience.
In the new era, Shanwei Station will continue to play an important role as a transportation node, injecting new vitality into the city's development. We look forward to more innovations and more convenient services to make Shanwei Station a shining business card for urban development in the era of high-speed rail." As the record day showed, the development of Shanwei Station is moving towards new heights with an exciting attitude.