Construction of Shanghai East Railway Station begins(1/4)

Photo shows the construction site of the Shanghai East Railway Station, March 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)

Main construction of the Shanghai East Railway Station officially beganon Tuesday, with the first steel columninstalled, marking a significant milestone in the development of the one-stop integrated transportation hub.

Known as the eastern hub, the project is scheduled to be operational in July 2027.Its high-speed railway station building will cover 160,000 square meters and feature 15 platforms and 30 tracks.

Photo shows the construction site of the Shanghai East Railway Station, March 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)

Photo shows the construction site of the Shanghai East Railway Station, March 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)

Photo shows the construction site of the Shanghai East Railway Station, March 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)