There is a reservation for a direct transfer with the platform of Xiping station of Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2 at the end of the station platform in the future, but it is currently sealed by a false wall,[2] which means the current means of transfer is via the concourse transfer passageway.[3]
History
In the early stage of Guangzhou–Huizhou intercity railway planning, there was an elevated station called Dongguan Boulevard on the northwest side of Shuilianshan Reservoir. In 2010, after the Ministry of Railways intervened in the construction of the Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region intercity railway, the line scheme was redesigned. Finally, at the suggestion of Dongguan City and the towns and streets along the line, in order to avoid cutting the urban planning and avoid ecologically sensitive points such as Shuilian Mountain Forest Park and Tongsha Forest Park, the Dongguan urban area, Liaobu and Changping sections were changed from elevated to underground, so the station was adjusted to the underground Xincheng Center Station (also known as Dongguan Xincheng Station) and shifted northeast to the current site.[4]: 87–91 In February 2012, the site was officially excavated.[5]
Since the name of the project "Xincheng Center Station" is superimposed and does not conform to the railway naming rules, and "Nancheng Station" and "Xiping Station" have been occupied by other stations, the station was named Xiping West at the end of 2015.[6][7] On December 28, 2017, the station was opened with the opening of the southern section of Dongguan–Huizhou Intercity (now Guangzhou–Huizhou Intercity Railway) between Daojiao and Changping South.[1]
Transfer
There is a transfer passageway connecting to Dongguan Rail TransitXiping station, and passengers can easily transfer from the concourse, but security checks will need to be conducted.[8]
Usage
The station is located in the CBD of Dongguan New Town, and is the only station in the Dongguan–Huizhou section that can be connected to urban rail transit, and has performed well in passenger flow since its opening, and is the station with the highest passenger flow in the Dongguan–Huizhou section.[9][10] In May 2024, after the Guanghui Intercity and Guangzhao Intercity lines were put into operation, it attracted a large number of cross-city passengers to take trains at this station, and this station has become the station with the highest passenger flow among the five cities spanned by the two lines.[11]
Gallery
Station diagram
Concourse
Closed-off platform transfer passageway at the end of platform
Exit B
Transfer passageway
References
^ ab刘光明宝 (2017-12-29). "惠州小金口至东莞道滘全程约60分钟" [The journey from Huizhou Xiaojinkou to Dongguan Daojiao takes about 60 minutes]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Sina Corporation.
^"莞惠城际西平西站与地铁二号线西平站地下楼梯互通" [The underground staircase between Xiping West Station of Dongguan-Huizhou Intercity Railway and Xiping Station of Metro Line 2 is connected]. Dongguan Sunshine Network (in Simplified Chinese). 2024-03-08. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^"西平站OR西平西站，你分得清吗？" [Xiping Station OR Xiping West Station, can you tell the difference?]. Dongguan Rail Transit (in Simplified Chinese). 2022-08-16. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Official WeChat Account.
^"东莞至惠州城际轨道交通项目（变更）环境影响报告书（全本公示）" [Dongguan to Huizhou Intercity Rail Transit Project (Change) Environmental Impact Report (Full Publication)]. China Railway Engineering Design Consulting Group Co., Ltd. (in Simplified Chinese). 2015-11-20. Archived from the original on 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^林泽珊 (2012-02-02). "莞惠城轨新城中心站开工" [Construction of the new city center station of Dongguan-Huizhou urban rail started]. Dongguan TV (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2012-02-03. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^"建议将莞惠城轨中的"望洪站"改为"水乡新城站"，"西平西站"改名"南城站"" [It is suggested that the "Wanghong Station" in the Dongguan-Huizhou Urban Rail be renamed "Shuixiang New City Station" and "Xiping West Station" be renamed "Nancheng Station".]. Dongguan Sunshine Network (in Simplified Chinese). 2017-05-22. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^龚萍 (2015-11-12). "莞惠城轨10个站点改名 避免全国出现同名站点" [10 Dongguan-Huizhou Metro stations renamed to avoid stations with the same name across the country]. Southern Metropolis Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2015-11-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^"广惠、广肇城际如何换乘国铁、地铁？这份攻略请收好" [How to transfer to the national railway and subway on the Guangzhou-Huizhou and Guangzhou-Zhaoqing intercity railways? Please keep this guide]. Guangzhou Metro. 2024-06-07. Archived from the original on 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Southern Network.
^欧雅琴 (2020-01-19). "春运故事｜莞惠城际有一位"超能女站长"" [Spring Festival travel story - Dongguan-Huizhou intercity railway has a "super female stationmaster"]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^王璐 (2023-12-01). "创2020年以来同期客流新高！莞惠城际今年到发旅客超1050万人次" [A record high in passenger flow since the same period in 2020! The Dongguan-Huizhou Intercity Railway has received and sent more than 10.5 million passengers this year]. Dongguan Radio and Television Station (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
^刘敏珍 (2024-06-09). "超1.8万人次！端午假期首日，东莞西平西站旅客发送量创新高" [Over 18,000 people! On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Dongguan Xiping West Station recorded a record high in passenger traffic]. Dongguan Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
Stations that are proposed, under planning or under construction are shown in italics. English names of these stations are not yet confirmed. Stations that have suspended operations are shown in gray.
