Pucheng–Meizhou railway

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Pucheng–Meizhou railway
Overview
Native name浦梅铁路
StatusPartially open
Termini
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened30 September 2021 (Jianningxian–Guanzhishan)
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification50 Hz 25,000 V
Operating speed160 km/h (99 mph)

The Pucheng–Meizhou railway (Chinese: 浦梅铁路) is a railway line in China. It has a maximum speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph).[1]

History[edit]

Tracklaying between Jianning and Guanzhishan was completed in December 2020.[2] The line had been expected to open in June 2021. The 162-kilometre (101-mile) section between Jianningxian and Guanzhishan opened on 30 September 2021.[1][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "刚刚!浦梅铁路建宁至冠豸山段正式开通" (in Chinese). 网易. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ "浦梅铁路建宁至冠豸山段全线铺轨贯通-锦程国际物流". www.jc56.com. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. ^ "浦梅铁路建宁至冠豸山段今日在龙岩开工建设". 21 April 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2021.