Passengers were left stranded at Beijing West Railway Station on Saturday. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Sixteen high speed trains were cancelled on Saturday, and a further eight on Sunday, according to the station operator. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Passengers wait outside of the station for information. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Throngs of passengers were forced to gather outside of the station on Saturday, causing other passengers to miss their trains because they could not reach their platforms through the crowd. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

A child eats instant noodles while his family awaits information. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Passengers were left stranded on Saturday at Beijing West Railway Station. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Some were told to wait at the entrance of the station, blocking the thoroughfare. Photo: Cai Yingli/Caixin

Long-distance travelers wait at Beijing West on Saturday. Photo: Cao Wenjiao/Caixin

Stranded passengers wait inside the station. Photo: Cao Wenjiao/Caixin

A waiting passenger catches some sleep. Photo: Cao Wenjiao/Caixin

A billboard at the station shows multiple delays. Photo: Wang Xuewu/Caixin

Passengers await guidance on Saturday. Photo: Wang Xuewu/Caixin