On the Shanghai to Jiangdu route, there is no through G‑class high‑speed service to Jiangdu station. The fastest rail option uses high‑speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yangzhou East, then a short local transfer into Jiangdu District. Fuxing G‑class services on this corridor run at up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and typically cover Shanghai Hongqiao–Yangzhou East in about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, with limited stops at Jiangsu HSR hubs such as Wuxi East and Zhenjiang South. The last leg to Jiangdu is a 20–30 minute taxi or bus ride. Direct trains to Jiangdu use the conventional line (Z/K category) from Shanghai Railway Station, running at around 120–140 km/h (75–87 mph) and taking roughly 4 to 5.5 hours, with more intermediate stops including Yangzhou. On some timetables, D‑category EMUs appear on parts of the corridor at 160–200 km/h (99–124 mph), but they usually serve Yangzhou rather than Jiangdu. High‑speed services offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, while conventional trains provide Hard/Soft Seat and sleeper options. For the quickest arrival, choose high‑speed to Yangzhou East plus a local connection; for a through train to Jiangdu, opt for the direct conventional service.