Zhangjiajie–Huaihua high-speed railway

The Zhangjiajie–Huaihua high-speed railway is a high-speed railway in China. It will be 246 kilometres (153 mi) long and have a design speed of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph).[1] The line runs parallel to the Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway, but on a faster alignment. It is expected to open in 2021.[2]

Zhangjiajie–Huaihua high-speed railway
Overview
StatusUnder construction
TerminiZhangjiajie West
Huaihua South
Stations8
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Technical
Line length246 km (153 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification50 Hz 25,000 V
Operating speed350 km/h (217 mph)

History

Construction began on 18 December 2016.[1]

Stations

The line has the following stations:

  • Zhangjiajie West
  • Huilong West
  • Yongshun
  • Guzhang West
  • Jishou East
  • Fenghuang
  • Mayang West
  • Huaihua South

References

  1. "张吉怀高铁开工建设" [Construction of the Zhang Jihuai high-speed railway began]. gov.cn (in Chinese). 18 December 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. "张吉怀铁路开始正式铺轨" [Zhang Jihuai Railway began to lay the official tracks]. Hunan Daily (in Chinese). 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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