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World's Deepest Railway Station: 381 Feet Deep, 13 Minutes Down From Ground Level; Not In Japan, US Or America But...

Hongyancun Station in Chongqing, China, is the world's deepest Railway station at 381 feet underground. It takes approx 8 to 13 minutes to reach platforms with escalators' help.

 

Depth

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Depth

Hongyancun Station is 381 feet deep which results in it as the world's deepest Railway station, as per multiple reports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Year

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The station opened in 2022 and broke records for the world's deepest Railway station.

Time

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It takes approx 8 to 13 minutes to reach platforms from the entrance, depending on the entrance used.

Infrastructure

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Despite its depth, the station's interior is modern and well-equipped, similar to other Chinese subway stations, as per multiple reports.

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Hongyancun Station boasts a notable elevation difference of 141 meters between two of its entrances, 

Safety Concerns

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Locals have raised concerns about evacuation times in case of emergencies, given the station's depth.

 

 

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