Jiangsu Yangtze Metropolitan Belt intercity railway

Jiangsu Yangtze Metropolitan Belt intercity railway system is a network of 8 regional railways surrounding southern parts of Jiangsu province, China. It is a plan for the gradual implementation of a regional rail system across the region. The system involves Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Nantong, it aims to form a convenient, fast, safe and efficient intercity rail transportation network.^[1]

LocaleNanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Nantong

TransittypeHigh-speed rail
Higher-speed rail
rapid transit

Number of lines

8 total

Began operation

1 July 2014

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Jiangsu Yangtze MIR
Overview
Locale	Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Nantong
Transit type	High-speed rail Higher-speed rail rapid transit
Number of lines	8 total
Operation
Began operation	1 July 2014
Operator	China Railway/China Railway High-speed
Technical
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	25 kV AC (CRH Line) 1.5 kV DC (Nanjing Metro Line) overhead lines

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