Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway

The Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway is a high-speed railway line currently under construction in China. It will be 162.2 kilometres (100.8 mi) long and have a maximum speed of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph).^[1]

Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway
Overview
Native name	淮宿蚌城际铁路
Status	Under construction
Termini	Huaibei North Bengbu South
Stations	6
Service
Operator(s)	China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length	162.2 km (101 mi)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Operating speed	350 km/h (217 mph)

History

The feasibility study for the line was approved on 4 November 2020.^[1] Construction officially began in December 2020.^[2]

Route

The line takes a similar but less direct route than the existing Beijing–Shangqiu high-speed railway. It will have the following stations:

• Huaibei North
• Huaibei West
• Suzhou West
• Shuangduiji
• Guzhen South
• Bengbu South

References

1. "The era of Guzhen high-speed rail is coming" [固镇高铁时代来了]. guzhen.gov.cn (in Chinese). 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
2. "安徽6个重点铁路项目集中开工" [Six key railway projects in Anhui have been started]. 网易 (in Chinese). 31 December 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.