On the Shanghai–Yunyang route, the fastest option is a high-speed combination using G‑series Fuxing EMUs. Typical journeys run Shanghai Hongqiao → Zhengzhou East → Yunyang on the Zhengzhou–Chongqing high-speed railway, usually with one transfer at Zhengzhou East or Xiangyang East. Fuxing CR400 sets operate at up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Shanghai–Zhengzhou corridor and about 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the mountainous section toward Yunyang, with reduced speeds through long tunnels. End‑to‑end travel time is commonly about 8.5–10 hours depending on the connection and stopping pattern (key calls may include Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Zhengzhou East, Xiangyang East, Shiyan East, Wanzhou North, and Yunyang). High‑speed services offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, power outlets, and trolley or dining‑car catering. By contrast, classic long‑distance Z/T/K trains cover much of the Yangtze corridor at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), typically reaching Wanzhou or Chongqing with a final regional link to Yunyang; these runs can take 20–26 hours. They provide Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper options, suitable for overnight travel but markedly slower than the G‑series high‑speed option.