Houma–Xi'an Railway

The Houma–Xian Railway or Houxi Railway (simplified Chinese: 侯西铁路; traditional Chinese: 侯西鐵路; pinyin: hóuxī tiělù), is a railroad in northern China, between Houma in Shanxi Province and Xi'an in neighboring Shaanxi Province. The railway has a total length of 289 km.[1] Construction of the line began in the 1950s, was restarted in 1983 and was completed in 1985.[1] Major cities and towns along route include Houma, Hancheng, Fuping and Xian.

Rail Connections

See also

References

  1. 1 2 (Chinese) "候西铁路简介" Last Accessed 2011-08-11
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