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Province, China. The combined passenger and freight line is long and has a design speed of .

History

Construction began in 2008. The line was completed in 2012. Passenger service began on 16 January 2014. The line was designed to allow electrification and speeds of up to in the future.

Route

The line diverges from the Nanjing–Qidong railway south of Hai'an railway station and continues east.

Stations

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(freight) * Bencha *

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* Beiyu (freight)

References

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