High-speed services on the Shanghai to Jinzhong route are primarily operated by Fuxing G-series and some D-series CRH trains. G-trains offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, while D-trains generally provide Second and First Class. Expect top speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Shanghai–Xuzhou–Zhengzhou sections, with the onward high-speed stretch toward Taiyuan/Jinzhong running at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). Journeys usually involve 1 change at Zhengzhou East or Taiyuan South, with total travel times around 6.5–8.5 hours to stations within Jinzhong such as Yuci East, Jiexiu East, or Pingyao Gucheng. The fastest itineraries pair a G-series run from Shanghai Hongqiao to Zhengzhou East at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) with a D- or G-series connection toward Taiyuan South capped at about 250 km/h (155 mph), followed by a short final segment into Jinzhong. Trains with more intermediate stops or longer transfers may extend the overall time to roughly 8–9 hours. Onboard you’ll find assigned seats, power outlets, air-conditioning, and a trolley or dining car for snacks and hot meals. Conventional long-distance services (Z/T/K categories) also run from Shanghai Station toward the Jinzhong area, often via Taiyuan. These trains cruise at about 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and take approximately 16–20 hours depending on the exact stop pattern. They typically offer hard/soft seat and hard/soft sleeper options, with older rolling stock and fewer modern amenities than the high-speed network.