Zhangjiakou–Hohot 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
Hohot
Termini Zhangjiakou South
Hohot East
Stations 7
Services 1
Operation
Operator(s) China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length 286.803 km (178 mi)
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Zhangjiakou-Hohot High Speed Railway
Line length:286.803 km (178.2 mi)
Track gauge:1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Maximum speed:250 km/h (155.3 mph)
Stations and structures
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 

Zhangjiakou-Hohot High Speed Railway is a High-speed rail located in China currently under construction. It will connect the Inner Mongolia city of Hohhot and Hebei provincial city of Zhangjiakou. 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 Hohot East in Hohot's Xincheng District.

References

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