The high-speed train services between Beijing and Shangqiu started on 10 November 2016, when trains G559 and G560 on Beijing–Zhengzhou services were extended to Shangqiu with train numbers changed to G1560/61 (towards Beijing West) and G1559/62 (towards Shangqiu).[1] (Despite using 4 train numbers, it was actually 1 pair of trains. 2 train numbers were used on different sections of the same service.)
On 1 January 2017, the high-speed trains between Shangqiu and Beijing South started services, with train numbers G1567 (towards Shangqiu) and G1568 (towards Beijing South).[2]
The G801/804 service was commenced on 16 April 2017,[3] providing non-stop service between Beijing West and Zhengzhou East, and became the fastest train from Shangqiu to Beijing.
The G801/804 and G1560/1561 services are operated by Zhengzhou-based 8-car CRH380A trainsets with the formation shown below.[8]
Car No.
1
2-3
4
5
6-7
8
Type
ZYS Business/first class
ZE Second class
ZE Second class
ZEC Second class/dining car
ZE Second class
ZES Business/second class
The G1567/1568 service is operated by Nanchang-based double-headed 8-car CRH380A trainsets (16-car) with the formation shown below. This service uses the same trainset with the G28 train.[8]