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Monday, February 13, 2012

Beijing - Tianjin by train


High-speed 350 km/h 'C' category trains (sometimes known as 'Hexie' trains) link Beijing South Station & Tianjin every 10-20 minutes, taking just 30 minutes for the 120 km (75 miles) journey.  Simply use www.chinatravelguide.com to find specific train times.  The fare is around RMB 58 (£6 or $9) for a 2nd class seat, RMB 69 (£7 or $10) in a first class seat.  It's easy enough to buy tickets at the station on the day of travel.
Soft seats on the 'Hexie' train from Beijing to Tianjin
Above:  Soft seats on the Beijing-Tianjin 'Hexie' train.  Photo courtesy of Gabriel Chew
 the 'Hexie' train from Beijing to Tianjin
Above:  The business end of a 350km/h Beijing-Tianjin 'Hexie' train.  Photo courtesy of Gabriel Chew

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