Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway
宜兴高铁
The Yichang-Xingshan high-speed link connects the Yangtze River corridor with the Zhengzhou-Chongqing high-speed railway. It completes a key missing segment of the western Hubei high-speed loop.
Service status
Opened on September 28, 2026.
This page tracks the project before passenger services begin. Route and station data may be updated after the official timetable is published on 12306.
Stations
- 1Yichang North · 宜昌北0 km
- 2Xingshan · 兴山102.7 km
Why this line matters
- It links Yichang North with Xingshan and creates a direct high-speed connection into the Zhengzhou-Chongqing corridor.
- The line helps form a high-speed loop through Xiangyang, Shennongjia, Xingshan, Yichang and Jingmen.
- It improves travel between Wuhan, western Hubei and Chongqing; the fastest Wuhan-Chongqing journey is now 3 hours 54 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yichang-Xingshan high-speed railway the same as Yixing HSR?
Yes. In Chinese reporting, Yixing HSR is shorthand for the Yichang-Xingshan high-speed railway in Hubei. It is not the Yixing intercity project in Jiangsu.
Which passenger stations are on the line?
The passenger station list is Yichang North and Xingshan.
How long is the Yichang-Xingshan line?
The line is about 101 km long and is designed for 350 km/h operation.