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Liuzhou–Nanning intercity railway

Liuzhou–Nanning intercity railway is a high-speed railway in South-Western China. It connects the provincial capital of Nanning to the north east of Guangxi province. It also connects with the Hengyang–Liuzhou intercity railway, allowing for diverse connections with distant destinations, such as Wuhan, Shanghai, and Beijing.

History

Construction commenced in 2009 and was completed in mid 2013. It was opened for service on 28 December 2013.[1] It was part of a network of railways that opened on the same day, connecting Nanning to Beihai on the coast.

Route

The 226 km (140 mi) route has a designed maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Notes

  1. ^ "China opens 1501km of new high-speed lines". 31 December 2013.