Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway
| Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | 沪昆高速铁路 沪昆客运专线 沪昆客专 沪昆高铁 |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | |
| Locale | |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 55 |
| Service | |
| Type | High-speed rail |
| System | China Railway High-speed |
| Operator(s) | |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 December 2016 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 2,066 km (1,284 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 (Double-track) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (Overhead line) |
| Operating speed | 350 km/h (220 mph) |
| Maximum incline | 2% |
The Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway is a high-speed railway line. It was built in stages and completed on 28 December 2016. It is part of the CRH's system of passenger-dedicated lines, beginning in Shanghai and ending in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Following a fairly similar route to the older "conventional" Shanghai–Kunming Railway, the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway passes through four more provincial capitals, the cities of Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha, and Guiyang.