Laixi–Rongcheng high-speed railway explained

Laixi–Rongcheng
high-speed railway
莱荣高速铁路
Status:Operational
Locale:Shandong Province, China
Stations:7
Linelength:1930NaN0
Speed:3500NaN0

The Laixi–Rongcheng high-speed railway is a high-speed rail line between Laixi and Rongcheng in Shandong Province, China.

History

The railway was approved on 31 August 2020.[1] Construction on the railway officially began on 31 October 2020.[2] The railway opened on 8 December 2023.

Route

The line is 193km (120miles) long.[3] It runs from west to east and will take a much more direct route between Laixi and Rongcheng than the existing Qingdao–Rongcheng intercity railway, which goes via Yantai.

Stations

There are 7 stations:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 September 2020. 月底有望开工!莱荣高铁最新消息!. 7 November 2020. Souhu.
  2. Web site: 山东两条高铁同日开工建设 . 2020-11-07. www.peoplerail.com.
  3. Web site: 莱荣高铁今天正式开通运营. 2023-12-08. http://web.archive.org/web/20231211104306/http://photo.china.com.cn/2023-12/08/content_116866824.shtml . 2023-12-11.