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Baotou (Yinchuan)–Hainan Corridor
The Baotou (Yinchuan)–Hainan corridor () is a high-speed rail 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 ... corridor and one of the eight north–south routes in China's 8 horizontals and 8 verticals system. Route References {{DEFAULTSORT:Baotou (Yinchuan)-Hainan corridor High-speed rail in China ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High-speed Rail
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, lines built to handle speeds above or upgraded lines in excess of are widely considered to be high-speed. The first high-speed rail system, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, began operations in Japan in 1964 and was widely known as the bullet train. High-speed trains mostly operate on standard gauge tracks of continuously welded rail on grade-separated rights of way with large radii. However, certain regions with wider legacy railways, including Russia and Uzbekistan, have sought to develop a high speed railway network in Russian gauge. There are no narrow gauge high-speed trains; the fastest is the Cape gauge Spirit of Queensland at . Many countries have developed, or are currently building, high-speed rail infrastructure to connect majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of High-speed Railway Lines In China
China's high-speed railway network is by far the longest in the world. As of December 2022, it extends to 31 of the country's 33 provincial-level administrative divisions and exceeds in total length, accounting for about two-thirds of the world's high-speed rail tracks in commercial service. Over the past decade, China’s high-speed rail network grew rapidly according to ambitious railway plans issued by the State. The "Mid- to Long-Term Railway Network Plan" ("Railway Network Plan") approved by the State Council in 2004 called for of passenger-dedicated HSR lines running train at speeds of at least by 2020.(Chinese2004年国家《中长期铁路网规划》内容简介2014-05-27; accessed 2017-07-16 The 2008 Revisions to the Railway Network Plan increased the year 2020 passenger-dedicated HSR network target length to and removed the 200 km/h speed standard to allow new lines to be built to standards that can accommodate faster trains. Overview In 2008, the Ministry o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xi'an–Yan'an High-speed Railway
The Xi'an–Yan'an high-speed railway or Xiyan HSR () is a high-speed railway line currently under construction in Shaanxi Shaanxi (alternatively Shensi, see § Name) is a landlocked province of China. Officially part of Northwest China, it borders the province-level divisions of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ning ..., China. It has a length of and a maximum speed of . It is expected to reduce the journey time between Yan'an and Xi'an from 2.5 hours to approximately one hour. The railway is expected to open in 2025. It will parallel the existing Xi'an–Yan'an railway, but take a more direct route. History Construction on a long tunnel south of Yan'an began on 9 January 2020. Construction of the Tongchuan to Yan'an section started construction in April 2021. The route of the remaining from Xi'an to Tongchuan was confirmed in August 2022. Construction of Xi'an to Tongchuan section started in November 2022. Stations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yinchuan–Xi'an High-speed Railway
Yinchuan–Xi'an high-speed railway, is a dual-track, electrified, high-speed rail line in Northwest China between Yinchuan and Xi'an. The line is the first railway to connect Qingyang to the Chinese railway network, and also the first railway to connect Ningxia and Yinchuan to the high-speed railway network. Construction Construction began in December 2015. The longest bridge on the line measures , and the longest tunnel is long. The first full-length test run was carried out in October 2020. The line opened on 26 December 2020 as planned. Route The line has 20 stations in Ningxia, Gansu and Shaanxi. Between Yinchuan Yinchuan (, ; ) is the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, and was the capital of the Tangut-led Western Xia dynasty. It has an area of and a total population of 2,859,074 according to the 2020 Chinese census, and its buil ... and Wuzhong, the route is shared with the Yinchuan–Lanzhou high-speed railway. This section opened on Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chongqing–Xi'an High-speed Railway
The Chongqing–Xi'an high speed railway is a planned railway line in China. It is long and has a design speed of . It will be part of the Baotou (Yinchuan)–Hainan corridor. History Work on the section between Xi'an and Ankang began on 29 June 2021. It is expected to be completed by June 2026. Construction on the remaining section between Ankang and Chongqing is expected to begin in the second half of 2022. Stations Main line Branch line The Branch line runs from Fankuai railway station in Xuanhan County, Sichuan Province to Wanzhou North railway station in Wanzhou District, Chongqing Chongqing ( or ; ; Sichuanese pronunciation: , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ), alternately romanized as Chungking (), is a municipality in Southwest China. The official abbreviation of the city, "" (), was approved by the State Cou .... References High-speed railway lines in China High-speed railway lines under construction {{PRChina-rail-transport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
