en.Wedoany.com Reported - On May 20, the capacity expansion and renovation project for the Aksu-Bachu section of the Southern Xinjiang Railway reached a key milestone, with all 8 newly added passing loops officially put into operation, marking a significant phase achievement in the railway section's capacity expansion and renovation. The annual freight transport capacity is expected to increase to 20.91 million tons, with the average daily number of train operations reaching 39.2 pairs, injecting strong momentum into the economic and social development of the Southern Xinjiang region.
The Southern Xinjiang Railway is a vital transportation artery connecting the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and supporting the economic and social development of Southern Xinjiang. It is also an important component of the China-Europe Railway Express corridor.
Before the capacity expansion and renovation, the Aksu-Bachu section was a single-track, diesel-powered railway, with its transport capacity operating in a state of long-term saturation, unable to meet the growing practical demands of passenger and freight transport in Southern Xinjiang.
To break through the capacity bottleneck and better meet passenger and freight transport demands, the Xinjiang Railway Department initiated the capacity expansion and renovation project for the Aksu-Bachu section of the Southern Xinjiang Railway on March 1, 2026. This project significantly enhances the transport capacity of the Southern Xinjiang Railway through key measures such as the construction of 8 passing loops, providing crucial support for the economic and social development of the Southern Xinjiang region. The 8 newly added passing loops in this capacity expansion and renovation are Aksu West Station, Yuelianghu Station, Yijianfang East Station, Duyashan Station, Jinyinchuan East Station, Qilang Station, Keping East Station, and Qilan Post Station. Passing loops function like "highway overtaking lanes," allowing trains to temporarily stop and yield, significantly reducing waiting times on single-track railways and further improving railway throughput capacity. The opening of these 8 passing loops also lays an important foundation for a series of subsequent projects, including the addition of a high-level passenger platform and supporting cross-line facilities at Bachu Station.
Construction personnel overcame difficulties such as tight schedules and high safety pressures, scientifically formulated construction plans, and implemented a "full maintenance window" construction management model, incorporating all construction operations into "maintenance window" management to ensure construction safety. Meanwhile, the application of artificial intelligence technology in scenarios such as survey and design, engineering construction, and construction management was accelerated, effectively improving construction efficiency and benefits. The Southern Xinjiang region is rich in mineral resources, agricultural and sideline products, and tourism resources. The continuous release of capacity along the Southern Xinjiang Railway corridor will further optimize and upgrade the industrial structure of the areas along the route.
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