Shandong tests begin on Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway

Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway began joint commissioning and testing on Friday on its Shandong segment. Also, China Daily reported the start of that phase. In addition, the line links Xiong’an in Hebei province with Shangqiu in Henan province. Meanwhile, it forms part of the Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway corridor.

Testing phase and system checks

According to Wang Yongwu, this stage is expected to last three months. Also, Wang Yongwu is with China Railway Jinan Group. He is director of its science, technology and information department. At the same time, it will include progressive speed testing and signal system testing. Separately, comprehensive inspection trains and high-speed test trains will gather and assess data. For example, they will cover track geometry, overhead contact systems, signaling, and train control systems.

Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway route in Shandong

Meanwhile, the work will evaluate traction power supply and catenary systems. In addition, it will evaluate communications and signaling.

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Also, it will evaluate monitoring systems for natural disasters and object intrusion. Still, step-by-step testing, debugging, and optimization will ensure that each subsystem meets design requirements. Separately, the full system must also meet those requirements. Meanwhile, in Shandong, the railway runs for 269 kilometers through Liaocheng, Jining, and Heze. Also, it includes seven stations. Once the line enters service, western Shandong’s railway network structure is expected to improve. In addition, it is expected to strengthen regional connectivity.

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