Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train
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The Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train is an intercity
railway service between Kowloon Station (also known as Hung Hom Station)in Hong Kong
and the Shanghai Railway Station
, jointly operated by the MTR
of Hong Kong
and China
's national rail service(Shanghai Railway Bureau
). The numbers of this train service is T99B(being away from Shanghai
) and T100B(being towards Shanghai). Services operate along the East Rail Line in Hong Kong
, crossing the boundary between Hong Kong and mainland China at Lo Wu
and then continuing along China's railway network via the Guangshen railway, Jingguang railway
and the Hukun railway to Shanghai. The Through Train runs every other day. The journey time is approximately 20 hours.
The stops on the route are Guangzhou East
, Zhuzhou
and Jinhuaxi Railway Station. The passengers taking T99B/100B cannot get off the train on these stops, but the passenger taking T99A/T100A (Shanghai-Guangzhou East) can.
Inter-city rail
Inter-city rail services are express passenger train services that cover longer distances than commuter or regional trains.There is no precise definition of inter-city rail. Its meaning may vary from country to country...
railway service between Kowloon Station (also known as Hung Hom Station)in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and the Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai railway station
Shanghai Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai, China, the others being Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station....
, jointly operated by the MTR
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
's national rail service(Shanghai Railway Bureau
Shanghai Railway Bureau
Shanghai Railway Bureau is a regional bureau affiliated to the Ministry of Railways of the People's Republic of China. As of 2007, the bureau is in charge of a total length of 10,810.5 kilometers, and commercial length of 4,928.1 kilometers of railways. It oversees 503 stations and manages the...
). The numbers of this train service is T99B(being away from Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
) and T100B(being towards Shanghai). Services operate along the East Rail Line in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, crossing the boundary between Hong Kong and mainland China at Lo Wu
Lo Wu
Lo Wu or Lowu is an area in North District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It lies on the borders between Hong Kong and mainland China, specifically the Luohu District of Shenzhen in mainland China. The area is most notable as the location of the most heavily used immigration control point for...
and then continuing along China's railway network via the Guangshen railway, Jingguang railway
Jingguang Railway
The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway or Jingguang Railway is a major arterial railway in the China that connects Beijing in the north with Guangzhou in the south. This dual-track electrified line has a total length of 2,324 kilometres and spans five provinces through north, central and south China...
and the Hukun railway to Shanghai. The Through Train runs every other day. The journey time is approximately 20 hours.
The stops on the route are Guangzhou East
Guangzhou East railway station
Guangzhou East Railway Station serves the city of Guangzhou, China. It is located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China....
, Zhuzhou
Zhuzhou
Zhuzhou , formerly Jianning, is a city in Hunan Province, China, southeast of Changsha beside the Xiangjiang River. It is part of the "ChangZhuTan Golden Triangle"...
and Jinhuaxi Railway Station. The passengers taking T99B/100B cannot get off the train on these stops, but the passenger taking T99A/T100A (Shanghai-Guangzhou East) can.
Train carriages
Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train uses 25T class train carriages. The train has 18 carriages in total. But only 11 carriages go to Hong Kong because other 7 carriages serve T99A/T100A, they are separated(for T99B go to Hong Kong) at the Guangzhou East Railway Station.| Carriage number | 1 | 2 | 3－6 | 7－9 | 10 | 11 | 12-14 | 15-17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of carriages | XL25T Baggage car Baggage car A baggage car or luggage van is a type of railway vehicle often forming part of the composition of passenger trains and used to carry passengers' checked baggage, as well as parcels . Being typically coupled at the front of the train behind the locomotive, this type of car is sometimes described... (Chinese Chinese language The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages... : 行李车) |
YW25T Hard sleeper Hard sleeper The hard sleeper , is a passenger railway compartment class in the People's Republic of China. Hard sleeper is a class on most Z-series express trains. They are less expensive than soft sleepers.... (Chinese: 硬卧车) |
YW25T Hard Sleeper |
RW25T Soft sleeper Soft sleeper The Soft Sleeper , abbreviated RW or WR , is a passenger railway compartment class in the People's Republic of China. Soft sleeper is the main class on most Z-series express trains, and are grouped in several carriages as part of slower trains... (Chinese: 软卧车) |
RW19T Luxury Soft Sleeper (Chinese: 高级包厢软卧车） |
CA25T Dining car Dining car A dining car or restaurant carriage , also diner, is a railroad passenger car that serves meals in the manner of a full-service, sit-down restaurant.... (Chinese: 餐车) |
YW25T Hard Sleeper |
YZ25T Hard seat Hard seat The Hard seat , abbreviated YZ, is the lowest class of seating in China Railway. It is the basic fare, somewhat similar to the economy class on an airplane.... (Chinese: 硬座车) |
YW25T Hard Sleeper |
| Notes | Carriages No.1-11 go to Hong Kong（T99B/T100B） | Carriages No.12-18 only serve passengers taking T99A/T100A | |||||||
Timetable
| T99 | Stops | T100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive | Depart | Arrive | Depart | |
| — | 17:09 | Shanghai Shanghai railway station Shanghai Railway Station is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai, China, the others being Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station.... |
11:10 | — |
| 20:17 | 20:19 | Jinghuaxi | 07:55 | 08:03 |
| 23:08 | 23:16 | Yingtan Yingtan Yingtan is a prefecture-level city in the east part of China's Jiangxi province. It borders Fujian province to the east. Its location next to Fujian and its proximity to Zhejiang, have made it a strategically important city for centuries... (Not for passenger transport) |
05:01 | 05:09 |
| 03:33 | 03:45 | Zhuzhou Zhuzhou Zhuzhou , formerly Jianning, is a city in Hunan Province, China, southeast of Changsha beside the Xiangjiang River. It is part of the "ChangZhuTan Golden Triangle"... |
00:41 | 00:53 |
| 10:19 | 10:58 | Guangzhou East Guangzhou East railway station Guangzhou East Railway Station serves the city of Guangzhou, China. It is located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China.... |
17:23 | 18:10 |
| 13:05 | — | Kowloon | — | 15:16 |