China Railway Xi'an Group Co began static acceptance of the Xi'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway's Shaanxi section on Jan 10, marking a key step in the construction of an interconnected system between Northwest and Central China and laying solid foundations for subsequent high-quality operations.

A construction staff member tests track quality. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

As a key component of high-speed railway completion, static acceptance spans multiple disciplines, including communications, signaling, and electrical and traction power supply. Conducting a systematic examination of project quality, equipment installation, and commissioning quality is an important measure to ensure the safe operation of high-speed railways.

The Xi'an-Shiyan High-speed Railway is an important part of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network, running through Xi'an, Shangluo, and Shiyan. The main line has a total length of 255.7 kilometers and a speed limit of 350 km per hour.

Static acceptance of the entire line is expected to last about two months. Once operational, the high-speed railway connecting Xi'an and Shiyan will cut the travel time to just one hour, and travel time from Xi'an to Wuhan will be halved from 5 to 2.5 hours.

The railway will provide robust transportation support for the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and unlock the potential of high-quality regional economic and social development.