Shanghai–Nanjing Riverside high-speed railway

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The Shanghai–Nanjing Riverside high-speed railway is a fast rail line in Jiangsu, China, running along the Yangtze River from Nanjing South to Taicang. The line is about 278.5 kilometers long and has eight stations. It is designed for speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour. The railway opened for operation on 28 September 2023, with rail installation starting on 1 September 2022. It is operated by China Railway Shanghai Group. In parts of its route, the Riverside line runs alongside the Nanjing–Hangzhou high-speed railway near Nanjing South and alongside the Shanghai–Suzhou–Nantong railway between Zhangjiagang and Taicang. After Taicang, Riverside trains use the existing Shanghai–Suzhou–Nantong railway to enter Shanghai.