Beijing–Kunming high-speed train

The Beijing–Kunming high-speed train (京昆高速动车组列车) are high-speed train services between Beijing and Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Two pairs of trains are operated daily by CR Beijing and CR Kunming, with train numbers designated as G71/G72, G401/402.

Beijing–Kunming high-speed train
京昆高速动车组列车
A CR400AF EMU on G81 service awaiting departure at Beijing West railway station in December 2020
Overview
Service typeG-series trains
StatusOperational
LocaleChina
First service5 January 2017
Current operator(s)
Route
TerminiBeijing West
Kunming South
Distance travelled2,760 kilometres (1,710 mi)
Average journey time10h 20m – 13h 09m
Service frequency3 daily
Train number(s)
  • G71 and G401
    (Beijing West → Kunming South)
  • G72 and G402
    (Kunming South → Beijing West)
Line(s) usedBeijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR and Shanghai–Kunming HSR
On-board services
Class(es)
  • Business seat
  • First class seat
  • Second class seat
Catering facilities
  • Dining car
  • Trolley refreshment service
Technical
Rolling stockCRH380AL, CRH380A, CR400AF
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed
  • 350 km/h (220 mph) (Beijing - Wuhan)
  • 300 km/h (190 mph) (Wuhan - Kunming)
Track owner(s)China Railway

With a travelling distance of 2,760 kilometres (1,710 mi), the services on this route have the longest distance among the high-speed train services in the world as of 2018.

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