Title: Rail travel in China – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Headings: Rail travel in China
Rail travel in China
Types of trains and services
High-speed trains
Conventional trains
Classes
High-speed train classes
Conventional train classes
Booking tickets
1. Purchase from a website (recommended)
Official booking site
Third-party sites
2. Purchase from a railway station ticket office
3. Purchase from an automated ticket machine
4. Purchase from a train ticket agency or office
Replacing lost tickets
Hints
Train stations
Finding your train station
Travel tips
Checked luggage and parcels
High-speed rail
Carry-on luggage
Checked luggage and parcel service
Onboard services
Pricing
Boarding your train
During the journey
Arrival at your destination
Connecting trains
Stay safe
Even faster — Maglev
International and regional routes

Content: Conventional trains
Faster services usually means higher prices, but Z, T and K series trains are priced on the same basis. Number-only trains have the lowest price. Some number only trains and a very few K trains are not equipped with air conditioners, and their prices are notably lower. Before 2014, it was possible to identify different types of train services by observing the passenger cars' color. However, since 2015, all passenger cars have been painted green, making it almost impossible to do so. Z-series (直达 zhídá) – Direct express trains, conventional speed with fewer stops with the top speed around 160 km/h (100 mph). Earlier Z-series still maintain no intermediate stops, while newer ones may have more stops. Some trains offer soft-sleepers only. Some, particularly Z-series running between major cities, have been upgraded to non-high-speed D-series train. T-series (特快 tèkuài) – 140 km/h intercity trains calling at major cities only.