The Anshun-Liupanshui intercity railway, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour, is being prepared for opening. (Photos: Xinhua)

The railway will shorten the travel time between Guiyang and Liupanshui from the current 3.5 hours to about 1 hour, and Liupanshui City will be fully connected with the national high-speed rail network.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows a railway bridge along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows a railway bridge along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows a railway bridge along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows a railway bridge along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows a railway bridge along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows Lengba Railway Station along the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows the Anshun-Liupanshui railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province.