Zhengzhou–Xinzheng Airport intercity railway () is a

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. The railway provides Zhengzhou city center fast train connections with Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. It is a component of the larger Central Plain Metropolitan Intercity Rail network. With the opening of the railway, it takes only 19 mins from Zhengzhou East railway station to Xinzheng Airport.

History

Route Map of Zhengzhou-Xinzheng Airport Intercity_Railway

The railway opened on 31 December 2015. A southern extension from to was opened on 20 June 2022.

Stations

There are five stations along the railway, of which , are unopened to passengers until September 28, 2024. Some trains through operate to via the Zhengkai ICR or to via the Zhengjiao ICR.

Rolling stock

CRH2A EMUs had been used for service in the initial operation stage. From February 2018, new CRH6A EMUs have replaced CRH2As for service.

References

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