Tianjin–Baoding intercity railway

Tianjin-Baoding intercity railway
A CRH380AL EMU running on the railway
Overview
Native name津保铁路
霸徐铁路
津霸客运专线
StatusOperational
Owner CR Beijing
LocaleTianjin
Hebei province
Termini
Stations7
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
System China Railway High-speed
Services1
Operator(s) CR Beijing
History
OpenedDecember 28, 2015 (2015-12-28)
Technical
Line length157.925 km (98 mi)
Number of tracks2 (Double-track)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC (Overhead line)
Operating speed250 km/h (160 mph)
Route map

Tianjin West
Bazhou West
Baoding

Tianjin–Baoding intercity railway, also known as Tianjin-Baoding Passenger Line, is a high-speed railway line connecting Tianjin with Baoding in Hebei province. Starting from Tianjin West railway station and ending at Baoding railway station, the railway length is 158 km (98 mi) and with a maximum design speed of 250 km/h (160 mph). The project was jointly developed by the Ministry of Railways, Tianjin and Hebei Provincial Governments, supplying a total investment of 24 billion yuan. Construction began in March 2010 and the original plan was to be opened to traffic in 2013, however the progress of construction has experienced numerous work stoppages with completion delayed until December 28, 2015. Future high speed rail connections have been proposed such as a branch to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, allowing this airport to better serve the greater Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.