What it is like on board the new sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong
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The new sleeper train service from Beijing to Hong Kong was introduced on June 15, 2024, after train services between the two cities were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. The travel time between the two cities has been almost halved, from 24 hours to 12 hours and 34 minutes, with the introduction of the Dongche train, which has an average speed of 250km/h. The sleeper service is operated by both China Railways and Hong Kong's MTR Corporation and can accommodate about 600 passengers each way. The cabins on the sleeper train are compact, with limited privacy and space, but they have air-conditioning and adjustable lights. Meals are included in the ticket price and are delivered to the beds by train staff. Passengers have suggested improvements such as more spacious berths and additional power sockets in the cabins. Demand for sleeper train tickets between Beijing and Hong Kong has cooled off since the opening weekend, with tickets still available a day before departure. The ticket price for the sleeper service from Beijing to Hong Kong on June 21 was 1,170 yuan (S$220), while plane tickets cost between 1,800 and 2,500 yuan for a one-way journey taking about 3½ hours. The sleeper train service has been well-received by passengers, who appreciate the convenience and the opportunity to start sightseeing or shopping in Hong Kong immediately upon arrival.
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"content": "What it is like on board the new sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong\n==========\n\nThe new sleeper train service from Beijing to Hong Kong was introduced on June 15, 2024, after train services between the two cities were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. The travel time between the two cities has been almost halved, from 24 hours to 12 hours and 34 minutes, with the introduction of the Dongche train, which has an average speed of 250km/h. The sleeper service is operated by both China Railways and Hong Kong's MTR Corporation and can accommodate about 600 passengers each way. The cabins on the sleeper train are compact, with limited privacy and space, but they have air-conditioning and adjustable lights. Meals are included in the ticket price and are delivered to the beds by train staff. Passengers have suggested improvements such as more spacious berths and additional power sockets in the cabins. Demand for sleeper train tickets between Beijing and Hong Kong has cooled off since the opening weekend, with tickets still available a day before departure. The ticket price for the sleeper service from Beijing to Hong Kong on June 21 was 1,170 yuan (S$220), while plane tickets cost between 1,800 and 2,500 yuan for a one-way journey taking about 3½ hours. The sleeper train service has been well-received by passengers, who appreciate the convenience and the opportunity to start sightseeing or shopping in Hong Kong immediately upon arrival.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.asiaone.com/china/what-it-board-new-sleeper-train-beijing-hong-kong",
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