Project Profile: Beijing Fengtai Railway Station

The reconstruction of Beijing Fengtai Railway Station establishes a new benchmark for mega-scale transport hubs, integrating high-speed and conventional rail services within a state-of-the-art, double-deck structure. This project significantly enhances the capacity of Beijing’s rail network, serving as a critical node for regional integration and alleviating congestion at the city’s primary stations. Its completion showcases advanced capabilities in structural engineering, passenger flow management, and multimodal connectivity.

Project Fact Sheet

Technical Specifications

Beijing Fengtai Station is Asia’s largest railway station by area, featuring a unique double-deck design that vertically separates services. The upper level is dedicated to high-speed trains, while the lower level serves conventional speed trains, optimizing traffic flow and operational efficiency. The facility encompasses 17 platforms and 32 railway tracks distributed across seven floors (three subterranean, four above ground). The main structure is an engineering feat, supported by 352 steel pillars and utilizing 190,000 tons of steel structures to create a vast, column-free waiting hall beneath a distinctive floating cruciform roof.

Passenger flow dynamics were a central design consideration, optimized using Bentley Systems’ LEGION simulation software to manage a peak capacity of 14,000 passengers per hour. The station features full multimodal integration, with direct, seamless connections to Beijing Subway Lines 10 and 16. Power infrastructure is robust, with ABB providing advanced low-voltage distribution solutions to ensure operational reliability across the station’s expansive footprint. The project’s massive scale required 1.67 million m² of earthwork excavation and the pouring of 810,000 m³ of concrete.

Key Takeaways

• Alleviates Urban Rail Congestion: The station was strategically developed to divert significant passenger traffic from the over-capacity Beijing West and Beijing South stations, rebalancing the city’s railway network and easing transport pressure.
• Engine for Regional Integration: BFS is a vital hub in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei megalopolis, providing crucial high-speed connections to the Xiong’an New Area and major southern cities like Guangzhou, enhancing economic and social connectivity.
• Benchmark for Modern Station Design: The project sets a new global standard for large-scale railway hubs by successfully integrating a dual-level rail system, advanced passenger simulation technology, and deep connections with urban public transit, all within a single, cohesive architectural form.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Beijing Fengtai Railway Station open?

The newly reconstructed Beijing Fengtai Railway Station officially commenced operations on June 20, 2022, following a construction period that began in September 2018.

What makes Beijing Fengtai Railway Station unique?

Beijing Fengtai Railway Station’s uniqueness lies in its colossal scale as Asia’s largest station, its innovative double-deck design that physically separates high-speed and conventional rail services for maximum efficiency, and its role as a fully integrated multimodal hub connecting to two major subway lines.