Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway

The Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway (Chinese: 成渝中线高铁) is a 278-kilometre (173 mi) long high-speed rail line that connects the cities of Chengdu (Sichuan) and Chongqing in southwestern China, with a maximum speed of 350 km/h (220 mph). Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2020.[1] It will head via Lezhi, Anyue, and Dazu.

For the operating railway, see Chengdu–Chongqing intercity railway.
Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway
成渝中线高铁
Overview
StatusPlanned
LocaleSichuan and Chongqing
TerminiChengdu East
Chongqing North
Stations7
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length278 km (173 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Operating speed350 km/h (217 mph)

This line takes a more direct route than the existing 307 kilometres (191 mi) long high-speed Chengdu–Chongqing intercity railway and is expected to reduce journey times between the two cities from one hour in 2020 to 40 minutes.[2]

Stations
Station Name Chinese Metro
transfers/connections
Chengdu East 成都东 2 7
Dongbu Xincheng
Lezhi
Anyue
Dazu East
Science City
Chongqing North 重庆北  3   4   10 

Other railways between Chengdu and Chongqing

The first railway between the two cities was the Chengdu–Chongqing railway, completed in the 1950s.[3] The Suining–Chengdu railway and Suining–Chongqing railway form a route between the two cities which was completed in 2006. The fastest journeys on this line take just over two hours. The Chengdu–Chongqing intercity railway was completed in 2015.

References
  1. "再添一条要道 成渝中线高铁最快将于今年年底前开工建设". 新华网. November 24, 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. 澎湃新闻 (2020-10-25). "成渝高铁年内将开复兴号动车组，两地1小时可达". finance.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  3. "新中国档案：成渝铁路--新中国的第一条铁路" 2009-08-11
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