Chongqing–Wanzhou high-speed railway

Chongqing–Wanzhou high-speed railway is the second route between Chongqing and Wanzhou after Chongqing–Wanzhou intercity railway. The Chongqing–Wanzhou high-speed railway, on a faster 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph) alignment, is expected to open in 2025. It will take a different route, heading south to serve Zhongxian and Fengdu with new railway stations and interchanging with the existing Fuling North railway station and terminating at Chongqing East.

Chongqing–Wanzhou High-speed railway
渝万高速铁路
Overview
StatusPlanned
LocaleChongqing
Termini
Stations5
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)China Railway Chengdu Group
Technical
Line length291.3 km (181 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Operating speed350 km/h (217 mph)
Route map

Wanzhou North
Ruxi
Zhongxian tunnel
Zhongxian
Fengdu tunnel
Fengdu North
Fuling North
Fuling Yangtze River bridge
Xinmiaochang
Chongqing Station river crossing tunnel
Chongqing
Chongqing East
Jiulongpo

On 2 July 2018, initial plans for the railway, with seven stations, were unveiled.[1] Geological surveys began in 2020. The plans have been revised and the line will now have five stations. It is expected to be completed by 2025.[2]

Stations

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Station Name Chinese Metro
transfers/connections
Chongqing East 重庆东  6   24   27 
Fuling North 涪陵北
Fengdu North 丰都北
Zhongxian 忠县
Wanzhou North 万州北

References

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  1. ^ 涪陵发布 (2019-02-20). "渝万高铁计划今年开工!途经涪陵!_手机网易网". 3g.163.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  2. ^ "渝万高铁时速350公里 设5个站点". www.cq.xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-19.