24min | Zhangjiagang–Taicang HSR Business Class

In the evening, we departed from Zhangjiagang Station in Jiangsu and headed to Taicang. The exterior design of Zhangjiagang Station was quite attractive. Although the station itself was not very large, it still had a dedicated business-class lounge. The lounge was clean and comfortable, offering a selection of snacks and beverages. The staff were attentive and professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, due to the relatively small size of the station, complimentary escort service to the platform was not available, so passengers needed to proceed on their own.




The train we took was a long-distance service from Yinchuan in Ningxia to Shanghai Hongqiao, and we disembarked one stop before the final destination, at Taicang Station. The onboard service was provided by attendants from the Lanzhou Railway Bureau, who were courteous and professional. Since the train was nearing the final stop, the cold noodle boxed meals had already sold out, leaving only self-heating claypot rice sets. Along with the meal, unsweetened tea was offered, making it a fairly balanced option despite the limited choices.




The train carriage itself was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable, with spacious seating and a quiet atmosphere. Because this was an evening journey, there wasn’t much scenery to enjoy outside the window, and most of the trip was spent in calm surroundings inside the carriage. By the time we arrived at Taicang, it was already dark.