Beijing–Xiong'an–Shangqiu high-speed railway (京雄商高铁)
is a
high-speed railway
High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail system that runs significantly faster than traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated tracks. While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, line ...
under construction in China. The section from Xiong'an to Shangqiu is also called Xiong'an–Shangqiu high-speed railway (雄商高铁).
History
The to section had been expected to start construction in January 2021. Construction officially started on 30 September 2022.
The to section is part of long-term planning. In short-term it will
through service A through service is a concept of passenger transport that involves a vehicle travelling between lines, networks or operators on a regularly specified schedule, on which the passenger can remain on board without alighting. It may be in form of eithe ...
with the
Beijing-Xiong'an intercity railway to .
Route
The route will form part of
Beijing–Hong Kong (Taipei) corridor
The Beijing–Hong Kong (Taipei) corridor is a proposed high-speed railway corridor in Greater China. It will run in a north–south direction from Beijing to Hong Kong, with a branch leading from Hefei to end at Taipei across the Taiwan Stra ...
. The section between Beijing and Xiong'an will be the second to link the two cities, taking a more direct route than the existing
Beijing–Xiong'an intercity railway
The Beijing–Xiong'an intercity railway or Jingxiong intercity railway () is a high-speed rail that connects Beijing and Xiong'an.
It is one of two lines connecting the urban area of Beijing to the Beijing Daxing International Airport. The othe ...
.
Stations
References
High-speed railway lines in China
High-speed railway lines under construction
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