Wuhan–Xiaogan intercity railway

The Wuhan–Xiaogan intercity railway (simplified Chinese: 武孝城际铁路; traditional Chinese: 武孝城際鐵路; pinyin: Wǔ-Xiào Chéngjì Tiělù) is an intercity railway connecting Wuhan and Xiaogan. It is a part of Wuhan Metropolitan Area intercity railway. It was opened on December 1, 2016.[1]

Wuhan–Xiaogan intercity railway
Xiaogandong Railway Station Exterior
Xiaogandong Railway Station Exterior
Overview
Native name武孝城际铁路
汉孝城际铁路
StatusOperational
OwnerChina Railway CR Wuhan
Locale
Termini
Stations11
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
System
Operator(s)China Railway CR Wuhan
Rolling stockCRH2A
Technical
Line length61.8 km (38.4 mi)
Number of tracks2 (Double-track)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC (Overhead line)
Operating speed200 km/h (120 mph)

References

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  1. ^ 武孝城际铁路正式开通 市民可以坐城铁赶飞机 [Wuhan–Xiaogan intercity railway officially opens; city residents can take the line to catch flights]. chinanews.com Hubei. 2016-12-01.