Chongqing East railway station () is a major passenger railway station in Nan'an District, Chongqing, China. It is one of the three main passenger hubs in the Chongqing railway network and on opening, according to Time Out magazine, became one of the largest passenger stations in the world."China's Chongqing East Station Is Now The World's Largest Train Station"

History The station location in Chaoyuan New Area was first officially published by the Chongqing Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau in November 2018. Construction officially began on 22 November 2018, concurrent with work on the Yú–Qián Intercity Railway (渝黔城际铁路).

By April 2024, major structural works such as roofing, interior fit-out, and M&E systems were in progress, together with road and bridge works in the surrounding area. The station opened to passengers on 27 June 2025.

Layout The station has 29 tracks and 15 platforms in total: 14 island platforms and one side platform, with six through (mainline) tracks.

The large station building is designed to support a significant passenger volume. It includes associated facilities such as storage and maintenance yards for both high-speed and conventional trains.

Lines Chongqing East serves multiple lines, including: Chongqing Railway Hub East Ring Line (重庆铁路枢纽东环线) Yuxiang high-speed railway (渝湘高速铁路, Chongqing–Qiannan segment) Zhengyu high-speed railway (under construction) Yukun high-speed railway (under construction)

When fully operational, the station will host both high-speed and conventional passenger services.

Metro station

Chongqingdong Railway Station of Chongqing Rail Transit is the metro station beneath the CR station. Line 6, Line 8, Line 24, and Line 27 will stop here. The branch of Line 6 was opened on June 27, 2025. Lines 24 and 27 are under construction, and Line 8 is part of long-term planning that has not been approved by NDRC.

Exits 3: Chongqingdong Railway station (exit-only) 4: Bus, Parking E 5: Bus, Parking F & H 6: Parking G

Development The station area is planned as a transit-oriented development (TOD) zone, with hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, and cultural facilities. It is a strategic hub in the national "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed railway network, enhancing connectivity between western and eastern regions of China.

Expected travel times after full completion include: About 1 hour to Wanzhou, Qianjiang, Chengdu, and Guiyang About 3 hours to Wuhan, Kunming, and Changsha About 6 hours to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

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See also Nagoya station - previously the world's largest station Chongqing railway station Chongqing North railway station Chongqing West railway station Chongqing Rail Transit China Railway Chengdu Group

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