Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway explained

The Huaibei–Suzhou–Bengbu intercity railway is a high-speed railway line currently under construction in China. It will be 162.2km (100.8miles) long and have a maximum speed of 350km/h.^[1]

History

The feasibility study for the line was approved on 4 November 2020. 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

Notes and References

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