Lanzhou–Zhangye high-speed railway

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The Lanzhou–Zhangye high-speed railway is a high-speed rail line from Lanzhou to Zhangye, both in China's Gansu Province. The line runs along the Hexi Corridor and roughly parallels the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway. Once fully completed it will form an alternative route to the Lanzhou–Xinjiang high-speed railway. The line is part of the Belt and Road and New Silk Road transportation corridor.[1]

Native name兰张高速铁路
StatusOperational between Lanzhou and Wuwei
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Lanzhou–Zhangye high-speed railway
Overview
Native name兰张高速铁路
StatusOperational between Lanzhou and Wuwei
OwnerChina Railway
Termini
Continues fromLanzhou–Zhongchuan Airport intercity railway
Service
Operator(s)China Railway Lanzhou Group
History
Opened2024 (Lanzhou-Wuwei)
Technical
Operating speed250 km/h (160 mph)
Route map

Zhangye West
Shandan North
Hongwan
Jinchang South
Zhuwangbao
Wuwei East
Gulang North
Heisongyi
Tianzhu West
Yongdeng North
Zhongchuan–Majiaping railway
to Zhongchuan North/Majiaping
Zhongchuanjichangdong (Zhongchuan Airport East) Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Zhongchuanjichang (Zhongchuan Airport, Closed)
Lanzhou Xinqu
Shuping
Huangyangtou
Xigu
Fuliqu
Chenguanying
Lanzhou West
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The Lanzhou–Zhangye rail line

The line is constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation and designed for operations up to 250 km/h (160 mph).[2][3]

History

Test runs on the 194.3 km (120.7 mi) long Lanzhou to Wuwei section started in March 2024 and the line opened for passenger traffic on 15 June 2024.[2]

The new stations are Yongdeng North, Tianzhu West, Heisongyi (overtaking station), Gulang North, and Wuwei East.[2]

On 11 December 2024, construction on the Wuwei to Zhangye section started, with a planned construction time of three years. New stations will include Jinchang South, Jiling West and Shandan North.[4][5]

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