In 2011, Shanghai–Beijing high-speed rail link officially began operations – SCMP archive
The Shanghai‑Beijing high‑speed railway began commercial operations in 2011. The line connects the two megacities with trains capable of speeds around 300 km/h, reducing travel time to roughly 4.5 hours. It forms a core segment of China’s expanding high‑speed rail network.
- ▪The high‑speed link was officially inaugurated in June 2011, marking the start of regular passenger service between Shanghai and Beijing.
- ▪Trains on the route operate at speeds up to 300 km/h, cutting the journey from over 12 hours by conventional rail to about 4.5 hours.
- ▪The service has attracted millions of passengers annually, easing congestion on air routes and supporting economic ties between the two regions.
- ▪The line is part of China’s broader high‑speed rail strategy, linking with other major corridors to create a nationwide network.
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