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4 unusual facts about Shenzhen North Railway Station


Shenzhen North Railway Station

Influenced by the 2011 Wenzhou high-speed train rear-end accident, coupled with the Chinese government beginning to reflect on the construction of all high-speed rail, this caused a slow down in high-speed rail construction and other issues.

Prior to the completion of a second terminal, in the interim many long-distance trains in Shenzhen were able to use the temporary Shenzhen West Railway Station, (now permanent).

Less expensive D-series trains to Guangzhou, as well as various "conventional" trains to destinations throughout China leave from Shenzhen Railway Station; there is also a much less busy Shenzhen West Railway Station.

Sungang Railway Station

Its name was changed back to "Sungang" again in 2008 due to the same name as another "Shenzhen North Railway Station" in the future Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.



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