Hai'an–Rudong railway

The Hai'an–Rudong railway is a single-track railway branch in China. The combined passenger and freight line is 77 kilometres (48 mi) long and has a design speed of 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph).[1]

Hai'an–Rudong railway
Overview
StatusOperational
TerminiHai'an
Rudong
Stations3
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Technical
Line length77 km (48 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

History

Construction began in 2008.[2] Passenger service began on 16 January 2014. The line was designed to allow electrification and speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph) in the future.[1]

Route

The line diverges from the Nanjing–Qidong railway south of Hai'an railway station and continues east. There are two passenger stations: Bingcha and Rudong.

References

  1. ""大南通"环形铁路网添重要支线 海洋铁路客运16日开通 _新华报业网". web.archive.org. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  2. "江苏海洋铁路主体完工 春节前后将试运行". web.archive.org. 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
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