Guangzhou–Shanwei high-speed railway

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Guangzhou–Shanwei railway, also called Guangshan railway, is a high-speed train line in Guangdong Province, China. It runs from Guangzhou East (Guangzhoudong) to Shanwei, covering about 206.2 km with two tracks on standard gauge. The line is electrified with 25 kV 50 Hz AC and supports speeds up to 350 km/h (217 mph). The service uses the Guangzhou–Shenzhen railway between Guangzhou East and Guangzhou Xintang; a new line from Guangzhou Xintang to Zengcheng is built for up to 250 km/h, and the rest from Zengcheng to Shanwei is designed for up to 350 km/h. This setup shortens Guangzhou–Shanwei travel to about one hour by avoiding Shenzhen.

Construction began on 5 July 2017, and the line opened on 26 September 2023. The route passes through Guangzhou, Huizhou, and Shanwei in Guangdong, and is operated by China Railway Guangzhou Group. The line has eight stations, running from Guangzhou East to Shanwei.