New 'sleeper' bullet train launched in China

After "Renaissance"  (Fuxinghao) new bullet train, a new high-speed 'sleeper' train has made its debut from Beijing South Railway Station(departured at 21:16) to Shanghai(arrived at 9:08) on July 1, 2017. Designed and manufactured by CSR Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd., the 'sleeper' runs at 250 kilometers per hour, and designed in a longitudinal lay-out, with separate compartments for passengers to enjoy a comfortable, private and noise-reduced journey. 

7月1日21时16分，随着D311次列车从北京南站准点驶出，开往上海站，我国新型卧铺动车组正式上线投入运营。据了解，该动车组铺位采用纵向布置，即与列车的运行方向平行。列车从旅客乘坐舒适性、私密性和多样化功能需求等方面采用了全新设计，进一步提升动卧的服务品质。全列软卧，运营时速250公里。

Separate compartments for passengers are all equipped with USB port and electrical socket, small table, light, reading light. Adjustable backrest is set to meet individual needs. All this will enable passengers to have a more enjoyable journey.  

每个铺位有单独的茶桌，方便旅客放置电脑、小件物品、餐食饮料等。同时，单独配备充电插座、照明灯、阅读灯、书报网、书报袋，为旅客在旅途中阅读、办公、休闲等提供便利。铺位的墙面上配有靠背，并且可以按坐姿需求调整倾斜角度，空调为每个铺位单独送风，非常舒适。

This new high-speed 'sleeper' train is D311/D312 running between Beijing South Railway Station and Shanghai Station. It stops at Nanjing Station and Suzhou Station. 

Ticket price in 12306.cn 

Beijing South —— Shanghai: 690rmb/650rmb

Beijing South —— Nanjing: 550rmb/510rmb

Beijing South —— Suzhou: 650rmb/610rmb

Nanjing —— Suzhou: 190rmb/180rmb

Nanjing —— Shanghai: 190rmb/180rmb

Suzhou —— Shanghai: 190rmb/180rmb

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