The Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed train enters service

China has just inaugurated the high-speed rail link between Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as part of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong line.

The new high-speed line inaugurated on 26 December has cut journey times between Guangzhou East station and Shenzhen North station by a factor of two. The train, travelling at a top speed of 300 kph, now covers the 102 km journey in 35 minutes, with three stops.