Zhangjiakou–Hohhot High-Speed Railway

Zhangjiakou-Hohot
High Speed Railway
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A CRH3C high speed train at the Tianjin Railway Station.
Overview
Type High-speed rail
Status Under Construction
Locale Zhangjiakou
Hohhot
Termini Zhangjiakou South
Hohhot East
Stations 7
Services 1
Operation
Operator(s) China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length 286.803 km (178 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Operating speed 250 km/h (155.3 mph)
Route map

Legend
 Jinbao Railway to Beijing North 
 Beijing-Zhangjiakou Intercity Railway to Beijing North 
Zhangjiakou South
 Jinbao Railway to Jining South 
Huaian
Xinghe North
Ulanqab
 Jinbao Railway to Jining South 
Zhuozi East
 Jinbao Railway to Qixiaying 
Qixiaying South
 Jinbao Railway to Qixiaying 
Hohot East
 Jinbao Railway to Baotou East 

The Zhangjiakou-Hohhot High Speed Railway is a high-speed railway located in China that is currently under construction. It will connect Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia, to Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. The line has a length of 286 km as a double tracked passenger dedicated line, with seven stations situated along its route.[1] Construction was commenced on April 28, 2014.[2] Future connections with the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Intercity Railway will enable high speed rail services from the central region of Inner Mongolia to Beijing. The works are expected for a March 31, 2018 completion.

Route description

Starting from Zhangjiakou South Railway Station, heading west through Wanquan County and Huai'an County to Huai'an. Continuing westward through Shangyi County before crossing the border into Inner Mongolia's Xinghe County to Xinghe North. Further westward across the Chahar Right Front Banner to the Jining District to Ulanqab. Shadowing the route of the G6 Expressway the line then comes to Zhouzi East in Zhuozi County along with Qixiaying. Finally this project terminates at Hohhot East in Hohhot's Xincheng District.

References

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