G-series (trains)

G series trains (Chinese: 高铁) are the fastest trains in China. They can reach speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph) but on tracks can only run at 300 km/h (186 mph). G trains are defined by a G followed by a number ex. G2 (Beijing South- Shanghai Hongqiao). G series trains are normally the latest generation EMU trains. G trains are faster than D trains, T trains, K trains and number-only trains. Since G trains are normally the fastest trains, they are a bit different than D trains. G trains may have hardened mud instead of gravel under the tracks because of the fast speed.

Passenger rail transport in China

Accommodation	Conventional Speed Rail Hard seat Soft seat Hard sleeper Soft sleeper High-Speed Rail Business Class Seat First Class Seat Second Class Seat Sleeping Berth

Train classes	Conventional Speed Rail L-series T-series (express特快) K-series (fast快速) Y-series (Tourist旅游) Z-series (Direct Express直达特快) High-Speed Rail C-series (Intercity城际) D-series (EMU动车) G-series (Hi-Speed EMU高速动车) full list

Fare of passenger trains in China

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