High-speed options on the Shanghai to Tangshan route use G-series Fuxing sets (CR400), running Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin West on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway before continuing to Tangshan on the Tianjin–Qinhuangdao corridor. Speeds reach 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the first leg and up to 300 km/h (186 mph) between Tianjin and Tangshan. Expect one same-day change at Tianjin West and a total journey time of about 6 to 7 hours, depending on intermediate stops such as Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, and Jinan West. Seating on G trains includes Second, First, and Business Class, with reserved seats, power outlets, and luggage racks. By contrast, traditional long-distance services (Z/T/K series) operate on conventional lines, typically running from Shanghai (main) via Nanjing, Xuzhou, Jinan, and Tianjin to Tangshan or Tangshan North. These trains cruise at roughly 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and take around 15 to 18 hours end to end. Accommodation options include Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper, with dining car availability. For the quickest arrival, choose the G-series high-speed combination via Tianjin West; for a direct overnight ride with a bed, the Z/T/K services are the alternative. Note that high-speed services use Shanghai Hongqiao and Tangshan (high-speed) stations, while most classic services use Shanghai station and conventional Tangshan stops.