A test train departs from Xiong'an Railway Station. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway's Xiong'an-Shangqiu section in Hebei province entered the commissioning and testing phase on Wednesday, marking a key step in the country's "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network, according to China Railway Beijing Group.
The 552-kilometer section, designed for speeds of 350 kilometers per hour, connects Xiong'an New Area in Hebei with Shangqiu in neighboring Henan province. It is an important part of the Beijing-Hong Kong corridor and will enhance the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei rail network while supporting the development of Xiong'an New Area, authorities said.
A test train passes by Hengshui South Railway Station. [Photo by Han Xuyang/for chinadaily.com.cn]
Construction of the Hebei section started in September 2022.
An inspection train departed from Xiong'an Railway Station at 2 pm on Wednesday, starting the 80-day testing period.
During this phase, specialized trains and equipment will evaluate power supply, communication, signaling, disaster monitoring, track, and bridge structures, according to the group.
A test train runs on the Xiong'an-Shangqiu section of the Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
