沪渝蓉高铁武汉至宜昌段开启运行试验

Core Points - The Wuhan to Yichang section of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway has officially entered the trial operation phase as of August 26 [2] - This section spans 313 kilometers with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing travel time between Wuhan and Yichang from 2 hours to approximately 1 hour [2] - The construction of this section began in September 2021, with track laying completed in January this year and joint debugging and testing starting in May [2] Industry Summary - The high-speed railway is part of China's "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail backbone network, with the Wuhan to Yichang segment being a crucial component [2] - During the trial operation phase, various tests were conducted on tracks, bridges, power supply, communication, signaling, and customer service systems to ensure all facilities meet operational standards [2] - The trial aims to provide a time benchmark for train operation schedules and verify the operational requirements, including emergency response capabilities under equipment failure and natural disaster conditions [2]