Precious Earth

Sishen iron ore mine

The trains do not take passengers and the only occupant of the station today is a security officer. In 1989 the station witnessed the former world record of the longest train: 7.303 km long, 71 210 tons, 660 loaded wagons, 16 locomotives, reaching a maximum speed of 80 km/h.

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