China begins work on Jilin high-speed line

CONSTRUCTION was officially launched on the 113.5km Dunhua - Baihe high-speed line in China’s northeastern Jilin province on August 8.

The project includes the construction of four new stations, one of which will serve Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve, one China’s most popular tourist attractions.

The 250km/h line will open in 2021, providing Yanbin Korean Autonomous Prefecture with a direct high-speed connection to Changchun.