Aug 21, 2018, 7:14 am
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I started this thread almost exactly 7 years ago. Not a lot has changed since then, but I think a wikipost is now justified:
-Jing refers to Beijing and Hu refers to Shanghai
-the smaller cities in the middle derive the greatest economic benefit from the service
-air fares have dropped a lot during the course of the past 7 years, and the delay situation has improved quite a bit, so I usually fly these days
-single digit trains tend to stop only in Nanjing, double digit trains stop in Nanjing and Jinan, and triple digit trains have up to 7 station stops.
-the vast majority of trains terminate at Shanghai Hongqiao, which isn't convenient for many people, but Shanghai Station service has recently been launched
-if you have a few days advance on your hands, buy tickets locally; in addition to being a little cheaper, this spares the need for will call
-Jing refers to Beijing and Hu refers to Shanghai
-the smaller cities in the middle derive the greatest economic benefit from the service
-air fares have dropped a lot during the course of the past 7 years, and the delay situation has improved quite a bit, so I usually fly these days
-single digit trains tend to stop only in Nanjing, double digit trains stop in Nanjing and Jinan, and triple digit trains have up to 7 station stops.
-the vast majority of trains terminate at Shanghai Hongqiao, which isn't convenient for many people, but Shanghai Station service has recently been launched
-if you have a few days advance on your hands, buy tickets locally; in addition to being a little cheaper, this spares the need for will call
The Jinghu (Beijing-Shanghai) High Speed Rail thread
Sep 25, 2018, 10:37 pm
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ETA: I just messaged my friend who works closely with the MOR (she sells ads on trains), and she confirmed that these trains started service 2 months ago. I do believe they will become popular over time, and they will add trains at more desirable times.
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Sep 26, 2018, 12:40 pm
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Here to confirm: took the G12 (19:08) from Beijing-nan to Shanghai Railway Station. Return on the G21 (12:00) from Shanghai Railway Station to Beijing-nan. Smooth and punctual ride; the train there on Saturday evening was pretty quiet but the Monday noon train was packed - not a good reference though since it was Autumn Festival. Loved Shanghai, the Pullman Jing'an was also great and 2 minutes from Shanghai Railway Station.
Sep 26, 2018, 10:37 pm
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Here to confirm: took the G12 (19:08) from Beijing-nan to Shanghai Railway Station. Return on the G21 (12:00) from Shanghai Railway Station to Beijing-nan. Smooth and punctual ride; the train there on Saturday evening was pretty quiet but the Monday noon train was packed - not a good reference though since it was Autumn Festival. Loved Shanghai, the Pullman Jing'an was also great and 2 minutes from Shanghai Railway Station.
Sep 27, 2018, 2:52 am
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I took the Beijing Shanghai train this week on the Fuxinghao. It was running at a consistent 350klms an hour and incredibly smooth. It took ~4.5 hours which is just so impressive. There’s free WiFi and usb charger at every seat.
I took the train to Hongqiao. I personally think it’s a much better laid out station than shanghai station. The direction for metro is much more clear vs having to walk out of the station in Shanghai
I took the train to Hongqiao. I personally think it’s a much better laid out station than shanghai station. The direction for metro is much more clear vs having to walk out of the station in Shanghai
Sep 27, 2018, 3:47 am
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I took the Beijing Shanghai train this week on the Fuxinghao. It was running at a consistent 350klms an hour and incredibly smooth. It took ~4.5 hours which is just so impressive. There’s free WiFi and usb charger at every seat.
I took the train to Hongqiao. I personally think it’s a much better laid out station than shanghai station. The direction for metro is much more clear vs having to walk out of the station in Shanghai
I took the train to Hongqiao. I personally think it’s a much better laid out station than shanghai station. The direction for metro is much more clear vs having to walk out of the station in Shanghai
Sep 27, 2018, 4:43 am
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Given how often planes are delayed in China, I personally would avoid flying from Beijing to Shanghai when the train is only 4.5 hours. It’s a long ride to Beijing Capital (although getting to Beijing South isn’t exactly that much better in traffic), but at least you don’t have to wait at the terminal for your flight.
Sep 27, 2018, 4:58 am
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Given how often planes are delayed in China, I personally would avoid flying from Beijing to Shanghai when the train is only 4.5 hours. It’s a long ride to Beijing Capital (although getting to Beijing South isn’t exactly that much better in traffic), but at least you don’t have to wait at the terminal for your flight.