Shanghai Suburban Railway
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Shanghai Suburban Railway (上海市域铁路) is a network of regional railways radiating or surrounding the city of Shanghai, China. It is a plan for the gradual implementation of a regional rail system across the metropolitan area. The system will eventually connect with Jiangsu Yangtze MIR and Hangzhou Greater Bay Area network.
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Simplified Chinese | 上海市域铁路 | ||||||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 上海市域鐵路 | ||||||||||||||
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Locale | Shanghai | ||||||||||||||
Transit type | Commuter rail rapid transit | ||||||||||||||
Number of lines | ~13 total | ||||||||||||||
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Began operation | 28 September 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Operator(s) | China Railway Shanghai Group Shentong Metro Group | ||||||||||||||
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||||||||||||||
Electrification | AC 25 kV overhead lines | ||||||||||||||
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