Construction of new railway line in Shanghai commences
By WANG YING in Shanghai |
China Daily |
Updated: 2019-06-28 18:43
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Construction of a new railway line linking Shanghai's two airports – Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport - kicked off on Friday, according to Shanghai's Party Secretary Li Qiang.
The new line, which is expected to be ready by 2024, is expected to reduce commuting time between Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport to 40 minutes. Trains on this new line will operate at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
Measuring 68.6 kilometers, the new line will service nine stations, including the Shanghai Disney resort.
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