The Hangzhou–Ningbo high-speed railway is a high‑speed rail line in Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China, linking the provincial capital Hangzhou with the major port city of Ningbo.
Key characteristics
- Length: Approximately 150 km (about 93 mi).
- Design speed: 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Construction period: Ground‑breaking took place in 2015; major civil works were completed by late 2021.
- Opening date: Full commercial operation began on 30 September 2022.
Operational impact
- The line reduces the travel time between Hangzhou and Ningbo from roughly two hours on conventional rail to about 45 minutes.
- It forms part of the broader Shanghai–Hangzhou–Ningbo high‑speed corridor, enhancing regional connectivity within the Yangtze River Delta and linking to the national high‑speed network.
Stations
The main terminals are Hangzhou East railway station and Ningbo railway station. Intermediate stations include Xiaoshan and Cixi, among others, providing access to urban and suburban areas along the route.
Strategic significance
By shortening journey times and increasing capacity, the Hangzhou–Ningbo high‑speed railway supports economic integration, commuter mobility, and tourism between two of Zhejiang’s most important cities, while contributing to the development of the eastern coastal high‑speed rail corridor.
