Dunhua–Baihe high-speed railway

The Dunhua–Baihe high-speed railway is a railway line currently under construction in China. It is 113 kilometres (70 mi) long and has a design speed of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph).[1]

Dunhua–Baihe high-speed railway
Overview
StatusUnder construction
TerminiDunhua
Changbaishan
Stations4
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Technical
Line length113 km (70 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification50 Hz 25,000 V
Operating speed250 km/h (155 mph)

History

Construction on the line began in August 2017.[2] Trial operation began on 29 October 2021.[3]

Route

The line runs from north to south, starting at the existing Dunhua railway station. It has two intermediate stations, Dunhua South and Yongqing. The southern terminus is Changbaishan.[1]

References

  1. "新建敦化至白河高铁全线铺轨贯通" [The new Dunhua to Baihe high-speed railway line is paved] (in Chinese). 高铁网. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. "发挥交通引领先行作用 加快东部绿色转型发展 敦白客专铺轨启动仪式举行" (in Chinese). jl.gov.cn. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. "白敦铁路试运行". 人民网. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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