Harbin–Mudanjiang intercity railway is a high-speed railway in Heilongjiang Province, China, between the cities Harbin and Mudanjiang. It is a Passenger Dedicated Line (PDL), with a design speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and a total length 293.2 km (182.2 mi).[1] Starting in Harbin, it leads east to Acheng, into mountains at Mao'ershan, to Shangzhi, again through the mountains to the southeast, Weihe, Yabuli, Hengdaohezi, Hailin and on to the end at Mudanjiang station.[1] Future proposals for this line could see it extended across the border into Russia and the Russian port city of Vladivostok.
February 2014, Approval for the project given by China's National Development and Reform Commission and it is expected to need a total investment of 36.52 billion RMB.[2] The project is expected to start construction in 2015, with completion due by 2019.[3]
November 5, 2014 - Special project feasibility report was officially approved by the National Development and Reform Commission.[4]
December 15, 2014 - Construction site officially started on the line near Hailin Gantt town Weihushan exit tunnel.[5]
After the opening of the railway, the Harbin to Mudanjiang journey time would be around one hour, Harbin to Suifenhe (on the border with Russia) will have a travel time of two hours.