Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed train explained

Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed train
Type:	G-series trains
Status:	Operational
Locale:	Guangdong province Hong Kong SAR
First:	23 September 2018
Operator:	China Railway High-speed MTR
Start:
Trainnumber:	G5701-5714, G5720-5755 (Shenzhen North↔West Kowloon) G5801-5810, G5813-5832 (Futian↔West Kowloon)
Class:	Business seat (CR400AF-A only) First class seat Second class seat
Catering:	Dining car (Vibrant Express not included) Trolley refreshment service
Stock:	CRH1A-A CR400AF-A Vibrant Express
El:	(Overhead line)
Speed:	200 km/h
Owners:	CR Guangzhou

The Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed train are high-speed train services operating between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Although categorized as G-series trains, of which the top-speed is commonly 300-350 km/h, the top-speed for trains on this service is 200 km/h.

History

The high-speed train services between Shenzhen and Hong Kong was commenced on 23 September 2018^[1] when the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong XRL was opened.

The G5711 train towards and G5736 train towards are the trains on the debut service.

Operations

The G5701-5714 (Shenzhen North↔West Kowloon) and G5801-5804 (Futian↔West Kowloon) trains are operated by CR Guangzhou, while others trains are operated by MTR.^[2]

Other services

Some other long-haul train services also provide high-speed train connections between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.^[3]

Rolling stocks

The trains operated by CR Guangzhou often use CRH1A-A or CR400AF-A EMUs, and the MTR trains are operated with MTR CRH380A (Vibrant Express) EMUs. The formations for the trains on the service are shown below.^{[4] [5]}

CRH1A-A

Car No.	1	2-3	4	5-7	8
Type	ZY First class	ZE Second class	ZEC Second class/Dining Car	ZE Second class	ZY First class

CR400AF-A

The 16-car CR400AF-A trains are the only type on this service to offer business seats.

Car No.	1	2	3-7	8	9	10-14	15	16
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

Vibrant Express

The Vibrant Express of MTR are operated by 8-car trainsets with first and second class seats only. A total of 68 first class seats are available in the first and last cars in 2+2 formation. The middle cars offer 511 second class seats in 3+2 formation, with wheelchair spaces are provided on the seventh car.^{[6] [7]}

Car No.	1	2-6	7	8
Type	ZY First class	ZE Second class	ZE Second class	ZY First class

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hong Kong Launches First High Speed Rail Service. finance.yahoo.com. 2018-09-26.
2. Web site: Short-haul train schedule. MTR. 2018-10-10.
3. Web site: Long-haul train schedule. MTR. 2018-10-10.
4. Web site: CRH1A-A动车组. 2018-10-11. www.china-emu.cn. zh-cn.
5. Web site: CR400AF-A/B动车组. 2018-10-11. www.china-emu.cn. zh-cn.
6. Web site: Train Facilities. MTR. 2018-10-10.
7. Web site: CRH380A港铁. 2018-10-10. www.china-emu.cn. zh-cn.