Huzhou–Hangzhou high-speed railway
The Huzhou–Hangzhou high-speed railway or Huhang high-speed railway is a high-speed railway in China. The line will be 135.9 kilometres (84.4 mi) long and have a maximum speed of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph).[1] The line is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2022.[2]
| Huzhou–Hangzhou high-speed railway 湖杭高速铁路 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Locale | Huzhou Hangzhou |
| Termini | Huzhou Tonglu |
| Stations | 6 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | China Railway High-speed |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 135.9 km (84 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Operating speed | 350 km/h (217 mph) |
History
The line, and Hangzhou West railway station, began construction in September 2019.[3]
Route
The line provides a second north-south high-speed channel through Hangzhou and establishes a fourth major station, Hangzhou West.
References
- "杭州西站、新建湖州至杭州西至杭黄高铁连接线又有新消息啦！" [Hangzhou West Station, the new Huzhou to Hangzhou West to Hangzhou Huang high-speed rail connection line has new news!]. ZHZZ (in Chinese). 18 April 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- "湖杭铁路 快速推进" [The Huhang Railway is advancing rapidly]. huzhou.gov.cn (in Chinese). 29 December 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- "杭州西站枢纽暨湖杭铁路工程开工" [Hangzhou West Station Hub and Huhang Railway Project started]. hangzhou.gov.cn (in Chinese). 17 September 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
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