Xi'an has the largest train station in central China to the Northwest part of China.  Xi'an Train Station is ranked as Class A by the nation standard with all the modern facilities. Every year there are more than 10.5 million passengers taking advantage of its convenience with 37 trains starting from Xi'an and 34 trains passing by. The main four train routes have been all electronized totalling 795m(1270km) extending in 13 lines with provincial boundary.  The railroad network has connected Xi'an with all major
cities in China and made Xi'an the traffic switch center between northwestern China and its other parts. Trains' speed has been lifted recently shortening the journey from Xi'an to Beijing or vice versa not more than 14 hours.