Shanghai to Shuchengdong Trains

High-speed G-series services run from Shanghai (usually Shanghai Hongqiao) to Shuchengdong (Shucheng East), using Fuxing or Hexie EMUs with Second, First, and on some departures Business Class seating. On the Shanghai–Nanjing section trains can reach 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph), while west of Nanjing toward Hefei and on the Hefei–Anqing line to Shuchengdong speeds are typically limited to 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). The fastest through G trains with limited stops at key hubs like Nanjing South and Hefei South cover the trip in about 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes, depending on the stopping pattern. In comparison, an itinerary that pairs a G-series train from Shanghai to Hefei South with a D-series EMU for the short hop to Shuchengdong runs at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) on the final leg and usually adds around 20–45 minutes to the journey. G-series sets (often CR400 Fuxing on the busiest segments) offer assigned seating, power outlets, and quieter Business Class with 1+2 seating, while D-series trains generally provide Second and First Class only with more intermediate stops. Conventional K/Z trains from Shanghai serve classic lines at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and do not go to Shuchengdong, requiring a transfer and a much longer total travel time.