Chongqing East Railway Station is a pilot project for station–city integration, bringing together 7 high-speed lines, 2 conventional railways, and 4 metro lines, aiming to provide seamless, zero-transfer connectivity, the station covers approximately 1.23 million m², roughly the size of 170 football fields.
Rafa visits the world's largest railway station, Chongqing East, marveling at its massive scale and nearly missing his train.
Join Rafa Goes Around! as he explores the newly opened Chongqing East Station, the world's largest railway station. This massive project, covering 1.23 million square meters, features 15 platforms and integrates high-speed rail, metro, and city development. Watch as he navigates the state-of-the-art facilities and barely catches his train in this colossal station.
Chongqing East Railway Station is a pilot project for station–city integration, bringing together 7 high-speed lines, 2 conventional railways, and 4 metro lines, aiming to provide seamless, zero-transfer connectivity, the station covers approximately 1.23 million m², roughly the size of 170 football...
Inside World's Largest Railway Station Chongqing East Tour
Embark on a journey to Chongqing East Railway Station, a marvel of modern engineering and a groundbreaking example of station-city integration. This colossal hub connects seven high-speed rail lines, two conventional railways, and four metro lines, promising effortless travel. Its immense scale, covering 1.23 million square meters, is truly awe-inspiring, akin to 170 football fields. Experience the future of transportation in China!
Attractions in this video: Chongqing East Station, Chongqing Dong Station
Rafa Goes Around! takes us inside the newly opened Chongqing East Station, the world's largest railway station. The video captures the sheer scale of this 1.23 million square meter project, which is roughly the size of 170 football fields. Rafa highlights the station's innovative design as a pilot project for station-city integration, combining seven high-speed lines, two conventional railways, and four metro lines for seamless connectivity.
The station features 15 platforms and 29 tracks, designed for a peak throughput of 16,000 passengers per hour. Rafa points out the unique mountainous terrain of Chongqing, which made construction particularly challenging, requiring earth moving and leveling that adds to the engineering complexity. He marvels at how the mountains were cut to make space for this massive infrastructure.
A significant trend noted is the shift toward modern, spacious, and bright designs in Chinese transportation hubs. The station offers family-friendly amenities, like a baby care station, and state-of-the-art clean toilets. Rafa also observes many local people and live streamers capturing the station's opening day, showcasing the massive live streaming industry in China.
One of the most unique features of Chongqing East is the streamlined security process. Unlike other stations, passengers only need to check their ID or passport once at the boarding gate, not at the entrance. This makes the station more accessible, allowing anyone to enter after passing through security. The video concludes with Rafa's race against time to catch his train, highlighting the station's enormous size as he runs to his gate.
