Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Light Rail to open on December 28th ,

Harmony in Zhongshan

Acting Mayor Xue Xiaofeng waited for the Harmony

Tables and seats in the carriage

Yesterday morning, Xue Xiaofeng, Acting Mayor of Zhongshan, travelled on the train named Harmony to experience the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Light Rail for the first time. At 8 a.m., Mr. Xue arrived at Zhuhai North Station of the Light Rail. He got on the first carriage of the train at 9 a.m. and after 15 minutes the train arrived at Xiaolan Town of Zhongshan at a speed of 200 kmh.

The Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Light Rail is 143.7 kilometers long and that part in Zhongshan is 69.5 kilometers, accounting for 48.5% of the total length. There are 23 stations along the Light Rail, with 8 in Zhongshan, which is the city with the most stations. The Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Light Rail, powered by electricity, has the highest speed of 200 kmh. The nonstop train from Zhongshan can reach the new railway station in Guangzhou within about 27 minutes.