Zhengzhou–Xinzheng Airport intercity railway
Zhengzhou–Xinzheng Airport intercity railway (Chinese: 郑机城际铁路) is a regional higher-speed railway in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The railway provides Zhengzhou city center fast train connections with Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. It is a component of the larger Central Plain Metropolitan Intercity Rail network. With the opening of the railway, it takes only 19 mins from Zhengzhou East railway station to Xinzheng Airport.[1]
History
The railway opened on 31 December 2015.[1]
A southern extension from Xinzheng Airport to Zhengzhou Hangkonggang was opened on 20 June 2022.
Stations
There are five stations along the railway, of which Nancao, Mengzhuang are unopened to passengers until September 28, 2024.[2] Some trains through operate to Songchenglu via the Zhengkai ICR or to Jiaozuo via the Zhengjiao ICR.
| Station code |
Station name | Connections | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||||
| ZAF | Zhengzhou East | 郑州东 | 1 5 8 | Jinshui | Zhengzhou |
| NEF | Nancao | 南曹 | 3 (adjacent station - Sizhao) | Guancheng | |
| MZF | Mengzhuang | 孟庄 | Chengjiao (adjacent station - Gangqu North) | Xinzheng | |
| EZF | Xinzheng Airport | 新郑机场 | Chengjiao (adjacent station - Xinzheng International Airport) | Xinzheng | |
| ZIF | Zhengzhou Hangkonggang | 郑州航空港 | Chengjiao | Zhongmu | |
Rolling stock
CRH2A EMUs had been used for service in the initial operation stage. From February 2018, new CRH6A EMUs have replaced CRH2As for service.[3]
References
- ^ a b c 郑州至机场城际铁路今日开通运营 从郑州市区去机场最快19分钟. henan.gov.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "南曹、孟庄、贾鲁河、运粮河等站恢复客运业务 今起郑开郑机城际铁路增加四个停靠站点" (in Chinese). 郑州市人民政府. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ 郑开、郑焦等城际列车预售期调整 不标座号先到先得. henan.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 February 2018.