Guangzhou–Shenzhen intercity railway
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Guangzhou–Shenzhen intercity railway or Suishen intercity railway (Chinese: 穗深城际铁路; pinyin: Suì-Shēn Chéngjì Tiělù)[1] is a commuter railway in the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong, China. The construction route traces roughly along the east bank of the Pearl River,[3] connecting Guangzhou, Dongguan and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. It will feature a length of 73.996 km (45.979 mi)[1] from Xintang South to Shenzhen Airport, operating at a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph)[1][4] using CRH6A trains.
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Native name | 穗深城际轨道交通 穗深线 |
Locale | Guangdong province: Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen |
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Stations | 16 (in operation) |
Service | |
Type | Higher-speed regional rail |
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History | |
Opened | 15 December 2019 (4 years ago) (2019-12-15) |
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Line length | 97 km (60 mi) (Guangzhou East–Shenzhen Airport section) |
Number of tracks | Double-track |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Minimum radius | 1,100–1,500 m (0.68–0.93 mi; 3,600–4,900 ft) |
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (Overhead lines) |
Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph)[1] |
Maximum incline | 3.0% |
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This is the third railway between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. It is slower than the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link but faster than the Guangzhou–Shenzhen railway.