High-Speed Sleeper Trains Begin Service Between Mainland China and Hong Kong
High-speed sleeper trains have begun operating between Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, dramatically reducing travel times. The service, which started on June 16, 2024, allows passengers to travel overnight in greater comfort. Tickets for the first train sold out quickly, highlighting the high demand for this new travel option.
High-speed sleeper train service has commenced, linking Beijing and Shanghai with Hong Kong's Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The new trains, which began operations on June 16, 2024, substantially reduce travel times: from 24 hours and 31 minutes to 12 hours and 34 minutes between Beijing and Hong Kong, and from 19 hours and 34 minutes to 11 hours and 14 minutes between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
The service operates from Friday to Monday nights, allowing passengers to travel overnight.
The trains include more than 600 seats and sleeper beds, second-class carriages, sleeper carriages, and dining cars.
Tickets for the first train sold out quickly after going on sale on June 5.
The new service aims to enhance connectivity and flexibility for travelers.
Additionally, new routes such as daily services between Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province are being introduced.
The new trains, which began operations on June 16, 2024, substantially reduce travel times: from 24 hours and 31 minutes to 12 hours and 34 minutes between Beijing and Hong Kong, and from 19 hours and 34 minutes to 11 hours and 14 minutes between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
The service operates from Friday to Monday nights, allowing passengers to travel overnight.
The trains include more than 600 seats and sleeper beds, second-class carriages, sleeper carriages, and dining cars.
Tickets for the first train sold out quickly after going on sale on June 5.
The new service aims to enhance connectivity and flexibility for travelers.
Additionally, new routes such as daily services between Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province are being introduced.
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