| Beijing–Hong Kong high-speed train | |
| Type: | G-series trains |
| Status: | Operational |
| Locale: | China |
| Predecessor: | G79/80 |
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| Operator: | CR Guangzhou |
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| Frequency: | Daily |
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| Line Used: | Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR |
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| Stock: | CR400AF-Z |
| Speed: | 350 km/h |
| Owners: | China Railway |
The Beijing–Hong Kong high-speed train is a high-speed train service operated by China Railway Guangzhou Group (CR Guangzhou) on Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR in China. Operated with G79/80 train numbers between and on a daily basis, it is currently the fastest train service and the only high-speed train service between Beijing and Hong Kong, with an approximate travelling time of 8 hours and 10 minutes.[1] [2]
The G79/80 service dates back to 26 December 2012, when the Beijing–Zhengzhou section of the Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR was opened. At its opening, the service was between and under the numbers G79/82. Later on 28 December 2013, the southern terminus of the service was extended to and the number of the Shenzhen-bound service was changed from G82 to G80.[3]
On 5 January 2017, the service was extended to .[4]
With the inauguration of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong XRL Hong Kong section on 23 September 2018, the southern terminus of the service was again extended to,[5] [6] while Futian was removed from the service.
On 30 January 2020 the service to West Kowloon was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
On 28 March 2020, the service was restored between Beijing West and Shenzhen North, but service to West Kowloon station was still suspended.
On 1 April 2023, services to West Kowloon station were restored.[2]
The service operates on a daily basis under the following timetable:[8] [9] [2]
| Effective from 15 June 2024 | |||||
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| G79 | Stops | G80 | |||
| Arrive | Depart | Arrive | Depart | ||
| — | 10:00 | 19:30 | — | ||
| 11:00 | 11:02 | 18:27 | 18:29 | ||
| 12:18 | 12:21 | 17:08 | 17:11 | ||
| 13:55 | 13:59 | 15:31 | 15:34 | ||
| 15:10 | 15:13 | 14:16 | 14:19 | ||
| 17:16 | 17:21 | 12:10 | 12:13 | ||
| 17:50 | 17:54 | 11:38 | 11:41 | ||
| 18:12 | — | — | 11:20 | ||
The service was operated by 16-car CR400AF-A trainsets with the formation shown below. Car 3-14 are for second class seats with 3+2 seating. The dining car is located in Car 9 and wheelchair space is provided on Car 8. Car 2 and 15 are first class car with 2+2 seating. Car 1 is for business seats only and Car 16 is a hybrid of first class seats and business seats.[10]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 8 | 9 | 10-14 | 15 | 16 | |
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| Type | SW Business | ZY First class | ZE Second class | ZE Second class | ZEC Second class/dining car | ZE Second class | ZY First class | ZYS Business/first class | |
| Seating capacity | 17 | 60 | 90 | 75 | 48 | 90 | 60 | 28 + 5 |