Guangzhou–Foshan circular intercity railway
Guangzhou–Foshan circular intercity railway, also known as the Guangfo ring intercity railway, is a regional rail in the Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region intercity railway system. The line will form a ring around Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The first section between Guangzhou South to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport started construction in 2016. The line will operate with China Railway CRH6 EMUs running every 2.5 minutes.
| Guangzhou–Foshan circular intercity railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | 广佛环线 |
| Status | Huadu~Baiyun Airport North: Operating Other section: Under construction |
| Locale | Guangdong, China |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 4 (in operation) |
| Service | |
| Type | Regional rail |
| System | Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region intercity railway |
| Operator(s) | Guangdong Intercity Railway Operation Co., Ltd. |
| Depot(s) | Longtang Depot (of Guangqing Intercity) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 22.6 km (Huadu–Baiyun Airport North) 126.4 km (full loop) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 50 Hz 25,000 V |
| Operating speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (Phase 1) 160 km/h (99 mph) (Phase 2) |
The section from Huadu to Baiyun Airport North, named Guangzhou East Ring Intercity, was opened on 30 November 2020.
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