Xi-Kang High-Speed Railway Completes Test Run at 385 km/h
The Xi-Kang high-speed railway in China has completed a test run reaching a speed of 385 km/h. Upon completion, the line will reduce travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to under one hour.
The Xi-Kang high-speed railway in China has successfully conducted a speed test, reaching a peak velocity of 385 kilometers per hour, according to CCTV News. This high-speed trial is a crucial phase before the railway's official opening.
The testing involved gradually increasing the train's speed to 385 km/h, exceeding the line's designed operating speed of 350 km/h by 110%. The objective was to comprehensively verify the safety and operational stability of all systems, including the track, power supply, signaling, and communication, under conditions of high-speed operation.
This new 171-kilometer high-speed railway is an important component of China's national railway network development plan. It connects the cities of Xi'an and Ankang and is expected to significantly cut travel time from the current approximately three hours to less than one hour.
The line will feature six stations: Xi'an East, Niubeiliang, Zhashui West, Zhen'an West, Tongmu, and Ankang West. The route begins at Xi'an East station, crosses rivers, and travels through the Qinling Mountains before reaching Ankang.