Jinzhou–Chengde railway explained

Native Name:	锦承铁路
Status:	Operational
Electrification:	50 Hz 25,000 V
Speed:	1200NaN0

The Jinzhou–Chengde railway is a passenger and freight railway line in China. It is used by trains carrying coal from Inner Mongolia to ports in Liaoning for export.^[1]

History

A new double-tracked section between Yebaishou station in Jianping County and Chaoyang South station in Shuangta District was opened on 24 December 2019, bypassing the original single-track alignment.

The section between Jinzhou and Chaoyang South was also upgraded. The intermediate stations Zhoujiatun, Nanling, Beipao South, Nenjia, Dayingzi, and Dongdadao were closed as part of the project, which saw the line speed increased from 100km/h to 120km/h.

Incident

On 12 April 2020, a passenger train travelling at 50km/h from Chifeng South to Shanhaiguan derailed in Chaoyang City. No casualties were reported, and the line was reopened the following day.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 24 December 2019. 锦承铁路扩能改造工程24日竣工. Jincheng railway expansion project was completed on the 24th. 9 March 2021. www.gov.cn. zh.
2. Web site: 30 April 2020. "4·12"锦承线旅客列车脱轨铁路交通较大事故调查处理情况公告. "4.12" Jincheng line passenger train derailment railway traffic larger accident investigation and handling situation announcement. 9 March 2021. National Railway Administration. zh.