Nanchang–Jiujiang intercity railway

The Nanchang–Jiujiang intercity railway (simplified Chinese: 昌九城际铁路; traditional Chinese: 昌九城際鐵路; pinyin: Chāng-Jiǔ chéngjì tiělù) is an intercity railway operated by China Railway High-speed, connecting the Jiangxi cities of Nanchang (the provincial capital) and Jiujiang. It is the first newly constructed high-speed railway in Jiangxi Province.

Nanchang–Jiujiang intercity railway
昌九城际铁路
Overview
TypeHigh-speed rail
StatusOperational
LocaleJiangxi
TerminiNanchang
Jiujiang
Stations6
Operation
OpenedSeptember 20, 2010
Operator(s)China Railway High-speed
Technical
Line length131.27 km (82 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Operating speed250 km/h (160 mph)

At Jiujiang, the railway will connect with the Wuhan–Jiujiang Passenger Railway (presently under construction; estimated time of completion, 2017), which will provide a continuous high-speed line between Nanchang and Wuhan.

Railway stations

  • Jiujiang Railway Station
  • Lushan Railway Station
  • De'an Railway Station
  • Gongqingcheng Railway Station
  • Yongxiu Railway Station
  • Nanchang Railway Station
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