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Nanjing South railway station

Coordinates: 31°58′08″N 118°47′55″E / 31.968789°N 118.798537°E / 31.968789; 118.798537
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This article is about a railway station of Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. For a railway station of Nanjing–Tongling Railway formerly known as Nanjing South, see Zhonghuamen railway station.

Nanjing South

南京南
China Railway High-speed
Nanjing Metro
General information
Other namesNanjing South
LocationYuhuatai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
China
Coordinates31°58′08″N 118°47′55″E / 31.968789°N 118.798537°E / 31.968789; 118.798537
Operated byChina RailwayCR Shanghai
Nanjing MetroNanjing Metro
Line(s)
Other information
Station code
  • 16804 (TMIS code)
  • NKH (telegram code)
  • NJN (pinyin code)
  • 112 (Nanjing Metro Line 1)
  • 322 (Nanjing Metro Line 3)
ClassificationTop Class station
History
Opened
  • 28 June 2011 (2011-06-28) (railway; Nanjing Metro Line 1)
  • 1 July 2014 (2014-07-01) (Nanjing Metro Line S1)
  • 1 April 2015 (2015-04-01) (Nanjing Metro Line 3)
  • 6 December 2017 (2017-12-06) (Nanjing Metro Line S3)

Overview

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Nanjing South Railway Station, opened in 2011, is one of the largest in the world and a major hub on the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. Located in Yuhuatai District, it connects to multiple railways and integrates with the Nanjing Metro for easy transfers. The station features a large solar roof for energy efficiency and a "Smart Station System" to optimize resource use, all while reflecting Nanjing’s cultural heritage in its architectural design.

Introduction

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Nanjing South Railway Station waiting hall
Nanjingnan Railway Station Platform

Nanjingnan (Nanjing South) railway station (Chinese: 南京南站; pinyin: Nánjīngnán Zhàn) is a high-speed railway station in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, serving the Beijing–Shanghai (Jinghu) high-speed railway, Shanghai–Nanjing (Huning) intercity railway, Nanjing–Hangzhou (Ninghang) high-speed railway, Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu (Huhanrong) high-speed railway and the South Jiangsu Riverside high-speed railway. The new Nanjing South railway station is located a few kilometers south of downtown Nanjing in Yuhuatai District, and has a connection with the Nanjing Metro, served by Lines 1, 3, S1 and S3. Construction on the station began on 10 January 2008,[1] and the station opened on 28 June 2011,[2] two days before the opening of the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway.

Before the construction of the (New) Nanjing South Railway Station, the name "Nanjing South Railway Station" was applied to another station: a fairly minor rail station located just outside the Gate of China (Zhonghuamen) of Nanjing's walled city, much closer to the city centre than the new Nanjing South Railway Station. To avoid confusion, the (old) South Railway Station has now been renamed as the Zhonghuamen railway station.[3]

Fun Facts

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The dimension of the main roof is 456m x 216m (excluding smaller roof on both sides of the main roof), the main roof is constructed with steel weighing more than 8000 tons.[4][5] The roof on top of the waiting hall area (part of the main roof) is 72,000 square meter (775,001 square ft). The entire railway station has 128 escalators, and 28 platforms (a combination of island-platforms and side-platforms). At the peak of the construction phase, there were more than 20,000 construction workers and engineers at work. Solar panels cover the majority of the railway station roof and are capable of providing 228MW (megawatt) of electricity within 25 years.[5]

It is one of the world's largest railway stations in terms of GFA (Gross Floor Area), at 458,000 m2 (4,930,000 sq ft),[2] nearly six times larger than the pre-existing Nanjing railway station to the north, with five floors allowing for a zero-distance transfer to Nanjing Metro, Nanjing municipal buses and Airport bus lines.[2]

Sustainability Features

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Nanjing South Railway station has implemented its "Smart Station System" to adjust lighting based on passenger flow and environmental conditions. The system also monitors air conditioning and heating across the station. The station saved over 5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, reduced steam usage by 24,700 tons, and cut carbon emissions by more than 7,000 tons in 2021. [6]Nanjing South Railway Station's "solar roof" was the world’s largest integrated solar power system in 2011, set to generate 228 million kilowatt-hours over 25 years—saving over 85,000 tons of coal.[7]

Architectural Design and Cultural Significance

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The architectural design of Nanjing South Railway Station has taken both historical and the city's cultural background into consideration, which highlight the concept of “Mountains Rivers Cities Forests” and “Ancient cultural city”.[8]

Incorporated traditional architectural elements in the station

The design inside the building incorporated traditional architectural elements to reflect the history of Nanjing,[8] for it used to be the capital of 6 different ancient dynasties with massive resources.[9] The construction has successfully combined Nanjing's history and modernity by involving dual eaves, colonnades, dougong brackets, brickwork and paper-cut into decorations.[8]

Influence

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Nanjing South Railway Station has significantly enhanced regional connectivity, linking Nanjing with major cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou. This improved access has stimulated local economic growth, facilitated tourism, and attracted businesses, positioning Nanjing as a vital economic hub in the Yangtze River Delta.[10]

The Station is a catalyst for large-scale urban development projects. For instance, it boosted the growth of commercial districts, shopping centers, and business parks, serving as a landmark for modern urban infrastructure. Such areas not only enhance the city's image but also attract investments that contribute to local economic development.[11]

Integration with Nanjing Metro System

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Nanjing South Railway Station serves as a vital transportation hub, integrating high-speed rail services with the Nanjing Metro system. The station acts as a major junction for multiple metro lines, including Line 1, Line 3, Line S-1 and S3, facilitating connections to different parts of the city and surrounding area. Its strategic location enables transfers between various transport modes, such as buses and taxis.[12]

Although Line 1 of the Nanjing Metro had already opened its southern extension from Andemen to CPU on 28 May 2010,[13][14] the metro station did not open until 28 June 2011, in conjunction with the opening of the railway station itself.[15] Line S1, connecting Nanjing South and the rest of the Nanjing Metro system with Lukou International Airport, opened on 1 July 2014.[16] The connections with Lines 3 and S3 respectively opened on 1 April 2015[17] and 6 December 2017[18] with the opening of those lines.

Station incorporated into Nanjing Metro System

On 30 September 2016 the metro station served a peak volume of 102,300 passengers.[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 中國評論新聞：京滬高鐵南京南站開工 將建亞洲第一大站 [China Review News: Nanjing South railway station on the Jinghu (Beijing–Shanghai) HSR commences construction, to be Asia's largest railway station] (in Traditional Chinese). China Review News. 10 July 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b c 亞洲最大 京滬高鐵南京南站啟用 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). United Daily News. 29 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2018. 南京南站總建築面積達四十五萬平方公尺，是現有南京火車站的六倍大，分為高架、站台、地面、地下空間、地鐵五層，旅客不用出站即可實現鐵路、地鐵、公車、長途客運、機場大巴「零距離」換乘。
  3. ^ "铁路南京南站更名为中华门站_新闻中心_新浪网". news.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Nanjing South Railway Station Steel Space Frame Structure Project". www.lfspaceframe.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b "京沪高铁南京南站完成最后一次运前"全面体检"". www.gov.cn. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ "打造"智慧车站" 南京南站去年碳减排七千多吨 --科技日报数字报". digitalpaper.stdaily.com. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ "南京南站"太阳能屋顶"铺装工程加紧进行". www.chinatt315.org.cn. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  8. ^ a b c McManus, David (29 January 2016). "Nanjing South Station Train Hubs". e-architect. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  9. ^ Yuan, Feng; Gao, Jinlong; Wu, Jiawei (1 February 2016). "Nanjing-an ancient city rising in transitional China". Cities. 50: 82–92. doi:10.1016/j.cities.2015.08.015. ISSN 0264-2751.
  10. ^ Tang, Shuangshuang; Savy, Michel; Doulet, Jean-François (November 2011). "High speed rail in China and its potential impacts on urban and regional development". Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit. 26 (5): 409–422. doi:10.1177/0269094211409347. ISSN 0269-0942.
  11. ^ Wang, Biyue; de Jong, Martin; van Bueren, Ellen; Ersoy, Aksel; Meng, Yanchun (September 2023). "Transit-Oriented Development in China: A Comparative Content Analysis of the Spatial Plans of High-Speed Railway Station Areas". Land. 12 (9): 1818. doi:10.3390/land12091818. ISSN 2073-445X.
  12. ^ Hudec, Mikuláš (7 January 2024). "Discover Nanjing's Heart: Metro Lines, Stations, and Tickets Unveiled!". World of metro. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  13. ^ 大事记. Nanjing Metro. Retrieved 24 July 2018. 5月28日 南京地铁二号线及一号线南延线建成通车，运营里程跃居全国第四，初现网络化运营格局
  14. ^ 南京地铁二号线载人模拟运营 [Nanjing Metro Line 2 Undergoes Trial Runs]. Sina News (in Chinese). Yantse Evening News. 23 May 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  15. ^ 南京南站28日投入使用地铁高铁换乘"零距离" [Nanjing South railway station on the 28th [of June] to employ a "zero-distance transfer" between the metro and high-speed railway]. Yangtse Evening News. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  16. ^ Luo Peng (罗鹏); Liu Beiyang (刘北洋) (1 July 2014). 本网直击南京地铁机场线正式通车. jschina.com.cn news. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  17. ^ "Nanjing metro Line 3 opens". Railway Gazette International. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  18. ^ 小粉来了！南京人上班乘坐这条地铁线每天可多睡25分钟 [Line S3 is here! Nanjing commuters on this route can now sleep an extra 25 minutes!] (in Chinese). Jiangsu TV. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  19. ^ 南京地铁国庆前一天客流299.62万乘次创历史新高 (in Chinese). Yangtse Evening News. 1 October 2016. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
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