High-speed sleeper train connects SZ, Chengdu

A glance at the D962 sleeper train. Photos from DT News and Chengdu Release

Shenzhen residents can now take an overnight high-speed sleeper train to Chengdu, located in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. 

The D962 train runs from Shanwei in Guangdong Province to Guangyuan in Sichuan Province, stopping at Huiyang, Shenzhen North, Humen, Guangzhou South, Chongqing West, Neijiang North, Chengdu East, Deyang, Mianyang, and Jianmen Pass stations. 

From Shenzhen North Station, the train departs at 8:40 p.m. and arrives at Chengdu East at 7:44 a.m. the following day.

The D962 train timetable on the 12306 app.

The D961 train timetable on the 12306 app.

The D962 service from Shanwei to Guangyuan runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while the return train, D961, runs from Guangyuan to Shenzhen North on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Ticket prices vary depending on the date of travel and the type of seat or berth (upper or lower).

The first D962 train operated yesterday, reaching a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour. The train consists of 16 cars, including two with a total of 110 economy-class seats, and 13 sleeper cars containing 520 beds (each car features 10 rooms, with four beds per room), as well as a dining car.

The first D962 train arrives at Chengdu East Station at 7:44 a.m. yesterday.

Some passengers from Shenzhen said that the overnight sleeper train, which departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, is very convenient since it allows them to reach their destination refreshed and ready to explore.

Both Shenzhen and Chengdu are popular travel destinations, and this sleeper train will enhance connectivity between the two cities.

Tourists queue outside Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Giant pandas

An aerial view of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Chengdu.