1st direct high-speed train linking Yan'an, Beijing begins operation
Xinhua, January 28, 2026 Adjust font size:
The first high-speed train from Yan'an to the capital city of Beijing departs from Xi'an North Railway Station in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 26, 2026. The high-speed train G359 departed from Yan'an on Monday morning, marking the first direct connection of high-speed rail from the sacred revolutionary site to the nation's capital city of Beijing.
The fastest high-speed train ride from Yan'an to Beijing will take five hours and 42 minutes, a big improvement compared to the original train. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)