Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway

The Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway is a high-speed railway line currently under construction in China. It will be 162.2 kilometres (100.8 mi) long and have a maximum speed of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph).[1]

Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway
Overview
Native name淮宿蚌城际铁路
StatusUnder construction
Termini
Stations6
Service
Operator(s)China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length162.2 km (101 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed350 km/h (217 mph)

History

The feasibility study for the line was approved on 4 November 2020.[1] Construction officially began in December 2020.[2]

Route

The line takes a similar but less direct route than the existing Beijing–Shangqiu high-speed railway. It will have the following stations:

  • Huaibei North
  • Huaibei West
  • Suzhou West
  • Shuangduiji
  • Guzhen South
  • Bengbu South

References

  1. "The era of Guzhen high-speed rail is coming" [固镇高铁时代来了]. guzhen.gov.cn (in Chinese). 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. "安徽6个重点铁路项目集中开工" [Six key railway projects in Anhui have been started]. 网易 (in Chinese). 31 December 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
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