Fuzhou–Pingtan railway
Railway line between Fuzhou and Pingtan
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The Fuzhou–Pingtan railway is a railway line in Fujian Province, China. It opened on 26 December 2020.[1][2]
| Fuzhou–Pingtan railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 6 |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| History | |
| Opened | 26 December 2020 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 83.43 km (52 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (Fuzhou to Fuzhou South) 200 km/h (124 mph) (Fuzhou South to Pingtan) |
The railway is the first to serve Pingtan Island, which it accesses via the Pingtan Strait Road-Rail Bridge. It is part of Beijing–Taipei high-speed rail corridor.[3]
History
Construction began on 31 October 2013.[4]
Stations
The line has the following stations:
