Group 1 - The introduction of the benchmark high-speed train between Shijiazhuang and Shanghai will officially start on January 26, 2026, reducing travel time to 4 hours and 56 minutes, marking a significant improvement in transportation efficiency [1][2] - The G1211 train departs from Shijiazhuang at 8:37 AM and arrives in Shanghai at 1:33 PM, cutting travel time by 79 minutes compared to the previous fastest service, while the return G1220 train reduces travel time by 65 minutes [1] - This initiative is part of the Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission's efforts to enhance transportation links in response to the growing demand for efficient travel between Hebei and Shanghai [1] Group 2 - The new high-speed rail service is seen as a practical measure to implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and to support the national regional coordinated development strategy [2] - The benchmark high-speed rail is expected to create a "golden corridor" connecting North China and the Yangtze River Delta, facilitating Hebei's integration into the national market and promoting high-quality provincial development [2]
石家庄—上海标杆高铁开行 冀沪步入“朝发夕归”新时期
Zhong Guo Fa Zhan Wang·2026-01-13 08:08