Thursday, June 6, 2024 More high-speed trains will be operating between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), starting June 15 significantly reducing travel times and further integrating Hong Kong into China’s overall development. China Railway announced on Tuesday via WeChat that two pairs of high-speed overnight trains with sleepers will replace the previous express trains. The D909/910 will run from Beijing West Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, while the D907/908 will travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to West Kowloon Station.
The HKSAR government welcomed the launch of these high-speed overnight trains. John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the HKSAR, emphasized, “The upgraded train services will meet the demand for cross-boundary travel, promoting exchanges between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland and facilitating Hong Kong’s integration into China’s development.” Travel times will be significantly reduced.
The journey between Beijing and Hong Kong will shorten from 24 hours 31 minutes to just 12 hours 34 minutes. Similarly, the travel time from Shanghai to Hong Kong will decrease from 19 hours 34 minutes to 11 hours 14 minutes. These trains will feature advanced facilities and increased capacity, offering over 600 seats.
Customs clearance time will also be streamlined, as passengers will now only need to go through the process once in Hong Kong instead of at both ends. The high-speed overnig.
