A Railway Station Or A City? China’s Chongqing East Becomes World’s Largest, Spanning 170 Football Fields | World News
New Delhi: When we consider railway stations, images of crowded platforms, long queues and hustle and bustle of travelers are usually imagined. China rewritten this image with the Chongqing East Railway Station, which is now considered the largest in the world. This station, which is a success of engineering and architectural brightness, is not only a big dimension, but also a showcase of design, technology and passenger -centered facilities.
How big?
The station covers 1.22 million square meters equivalent to 170 football fields. For perspective, it is five times the size of New York’s iconic central terminal. Grand Central deals with thousands of days, while Chongqing East contains 384,000 travelers every day.
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Design inspired by local culture
The architectural charm of the station goes beyond modern construction techniques. It reflects Chongqing’s identity and heritage: Huang Juism -inspired columns -Massif columns reflect the shape of Huang Jue Tree, a local symbol of the city; Camellia-style air conditioning units-these units are environmentally friendly while adding aesthetic attraction; Skylight panels – large glass panels on the ceiling allow the station in natural sunlight, keeping the station bright and airy throughout the day.
The complex, which covers three levels, has 15 platforms and 29 railway rail designed to provide smooth movement even at busy hours.
Passenger experience redefined
Chongqing East offers a travel experience that rivals modern airports:
- Capacity: It can easily handle about 16,000 passengers per hour.
- Technology: Digital information boards are equipped with multilingual aid systems and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Food and retail: In addition to local Chongqing cuisine, it includes international chains such as McDonald’s and KFC.
- Comfort and convenience: Large seating, mobile charging stations, safe cabinets and wheelchair accessibility.
- Security measures: Safety personnel in the place completed with biometric scanning technology for additional safety.
China’s high -speed railway center
The station is a central node on China’s high -speed railway network. The trains are divided into major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou from the East of Chongqing and reach destinations in just 6-8 hours.
The newly launched Chongqing-Zhangjiejie line reduced travel time by about 2.5 hours and increased the connection further. Integration with the subway provides uninterrupted local travel for passengers.
A station beyond transportation
The Chongqing Eastern Train Station is more than a transition point. Connection combines comfort, security and modernity and offers travelers a holistic experience.
The station not only reflects China’s engineering capabilities, but also shows what the future of the railway trip can resemble-young, efficient and passenger-oriented.
From the monumental size to complex cultural details, Chongqing East sets a new criterion in global railway architecture and urban transportation planning.
