Rapid rail transit line linking Beijing and Xiong'an New Area begins trial run

The Jing Xiong Express, a landmark project to construct a one-hour metropolitan circle linking Beijing and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province, kicked off full-line trial operation on Saturday.

The express starts at the Xiong'an Terminal Station in the new area, reaches the Beijing Daxing International Airport in about half an hour, then connects to the Daxing Airport Express, heading for the Caoqiao subway station in Beijing's Fengtai district. Passengers can transfer to subway lines 10 and 19 from Caoqiao.

The express will further stretch to the Lize Financial Business District subway station. The whole travel time on the Jing Xiong Express is about one hour.

With a length of about 86 kilometers, it is China's first rapid rail transit line designed for a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour and operated under a bus-style frequent service model.

Passengers only need a single ticket or QR code to enjoy seamless cross-regional transfers, according to local authorities.

The express aims to provide stable and efficient transport for people commuting between Beijing and Xiong'an and to boost integrated development.