Zhangjiajie–Jishou–Huaihua high-speed railway

The Zhangjiajie–Jishou–Huaihua high-speed railway is a high-speed railway in China. It is 246.9 kilometres (153.4 mi) long[1] and has a design speed of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph).[2] The line runs parallel to the Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway, but on a faster alignment. It was opened on 6 December 2021.[1]

Zhangjiajie–Jishou–Huaihua
high-speed railway
Overview
Native name张吉怀高速铁路
StatusOperational
Termini
Stations7
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened6 December 2021[1]
Technical
Line length246.9 km (153.4 mi)[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification50 Hz 25,000 V
Operating speed350 km/h (217 mph)

History

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Construction began on 18 December 2016.[2] It was opened on 6 December 2021.[1]

Stations

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The line has the following stations:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "喜讯!张吉怀高铁12月6日将正式通车". Sohu.
  2. ^ a b "张吉怀高铁开工建设" [Construction of the Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua high-speed railway began]. gov.cn (in Chinese). 18 December 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2021.