Nanjing will launch direct high-speed rail services to Hong Kong.

Nanjing, January 12 (China News Service reporter Zhu Xiaoying) -- Nanjing's official new media platform, "Nanjing Release," announced on the 12th that high-speed train services from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Nanjing South Station have been launched on the 12306 railway platform and tickets are now officially on sale.

The second-class ticket price for this train is 923 yuan (RMB, same below) after a 4% discount, the first-class ticket price is 1476 yuan after a 4% discount, and the business-class ticket price is 2844 yuan after a 10% discount. The journey from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Nanjing South Station takes approximately 7 hours and 5 minutes. Ticket prices are subject to dynamic discounts.

It is understood that after the implementation of the new train schedule for the first quarter nationwide, Nanjing South Railway Station will launch its first direct high-speed train service to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. This high-speed train will originate from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, pass through Nanjing South Railway Station, and finally arrive at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.

With the opening of the high-speed rail service directly connecting Nanjing South Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, citizens can purchase tickets by opening the "Railway 12306" app, entering Nanjing South Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, and selecting the travel date and train number. It should be noted that passengers need to bring their ID card and relevant travel document with valid endorsements to complete the self-service real-name verification process for entry and exit. (End)