Zhengzhou–Kaifeng intercity railway

Zhengzhou–Kaifeng intercity railway
A CRH6A EMU on the railway near Zhengzhou East railway station
Overview
Native name郑开城际铁路
Status
Owner CR Zhengzhou
LocaleZhengzhou
Kaifeng
Termini
Stations15
Service
SystemCentral Plains MIR
Operator(s) China Railway High-speed
Rolling stockCRH2A (former)
CRH6A
History
OpenedDecember 28, 2014 (2014-12-28) (Zhengzhou East-Songchenglu section)
Technical
Line length50.33 km (31 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 speed200 km/h (124 mph)
Route map

 5 
Inner loop to Nanwulibao
Outer loop to Huanghelu
 8  (planning)
Zhengzhou East  1   5   8 
Jialuhe (Closed)
Yunlianghe (Closed)
Kaifeng

Zhengzhou–Kaifeng intercity railway, abbreviated as the Zhengkai intercity railway, is a higher-speed intercity railway in Henan, China, connecting Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. It is part of the larger Central Plain Metropolitan Intercity Rail network. Construction commenced on December 29, 2009. With a designed top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), it is built as a double tracked electrified passenger dedicated line. Total length of this project is 50.33 kilometres (31.27 mi), costing an estimated 5.5 billion yuan to construct. Some trains through operate to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport via the Zhengji ICR or to Jiaozuo via the Zhengjiao ICR.

The Zhengzhou East - Songchenglu section commenced operation on 28 December 2014. The phase II project (Songchenglu - Kaifeng section) was completed on March 15, 2025.