All high-speed trains on the Shanghai to Xinzhouxi route offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, with wide seats, power outlets, and trolley or café service. The quickest option is a G-series high-speed itinerary that pairs Shanghai Hongqiao–Zhengzhou East on Fuxing CR400 sets at up to 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) with a Zhengzhou East or Taiyuan South–Xinzhouxi leg on Fuxing CR300 running up to 250 km/h (155 mph). With limited stops and one change (usually at Zhengzhou East or Taiyuan South), total journey time is about 6.5–7.5 hours. A second option uses D-series or stopping G-series trains on the 250 km/h (155 mph) corridors between Zhengzhou and Taiyuan and on the Datong–Xi’an line segment to Xinzhouxi, adding more intermediate stops and stretching the trip to roughly 7.5–9 hours, often at a lower fare. Services are reserved-seat throughout; Business Class offers the widest 1–2 seating, while First and Second provide a balanced choice for longer runs.