Yangtze Delta’s New High-Speed Rail Connects Shanghai, Jiangsu & Zhejiang

Hold onto your hats, travelers! A sleek new high-speed rail line has officially begun trial operations in China's bustling Yangtze River Delta, linking Shanghai with Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. The first train zipped out of Shanghai Hongqiao Station at 9:27 a.m. on Saturday, cruising toward Huzhou via Suzhou at a blazing 350 km/h .

The 163-kilometer route features eight stations, six of them brand new, promising smoother commutes and stronger economic ties across the region . After a month of testing, the line is set to fully launch by late December – just in time for holiday travel!

This project underscores China's push to supercharge regional connectivity, making the Yangtze Delta (a powerhouse contributing ~20% of China's GDP) even more dynamic. Business travelers, adventure seekers, and daily commuters alike can now \"ride the rails\" faster than ever .

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