All high-speed G-series trains on the Shanghai to Puyangdong (Puyang East) route offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, providing a clear choice of comfort levels. The fastest option is the Fuxing G-series (CR400AF/BF), typically running Shanghai Hongqiao – Nanjing South – Xuzhou East – Zhengzhou East – Puyangdong. These trains reach up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Beijing–Shanghai and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou high-speed corridors, and around 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the Jinan–Zhengzhou section to Puyangdong. With limited stops at major hubs, end-to-end travel is about 4 hours 50 minutes, depending on the timetable. In comparison, Hexie G-series services (CRH380 family) cover the same route at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) and generally make more intermediate stops—often including stations such as Suzhou North, Wuxi East, Bengbu South, Shangqiu, Kaifeng North, and Zhengzhou East—resulting in a typical journey time of around 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. Some schedules may require a same-station change at Zhengzhou East with similar overall timings. Both train types include reserved seating, power outlets, luggage racks, and a trolley or dining car for refreshments. Fuxing sets offer newer interiors and faster acceleration, while Hexie trains provide broader stop coverage. For a more premium ride, Business Class features wider seats (often lie-flat) and a quieter cabin.