On the Shanghai to Yangquan route, the quickest option uses China Railway high-speed services (G-trains) from Shanghai Hongqiao to Shijiazhuang or Taiyuan South, running on the main corridor via Xuzhou and Zhengzhou at 250–350 km/h (155–217 mph). From there, a short high-speed hop on C- or D-class trains connects to Yangquan East at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). Typical end-to-end times are about 7–9 hours, depending on transfer and stop pattern. High-speed trains offer Second, First, and Business Class seating with reserved seats, power outlets, and trolley service, and the fastest combinations make limited stops at key hubs such as Xuzhou East, Zhengzhou East, and Shijiazhuang. By comparison, conventional services (Z/T/K-series) running on classic lines to Yangquan—usually via Taiyuan or Shijiazhuang—operate at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and take roughly 14–18 hours. These trains feature Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper options and call at more intermediate stations. While slower, they can provide overnight travel and access to Yangquan’s conventional railway station, which is useful for late departures or when high-speed connections are limited.