The Beijing-Shenyang high-speed railway is expected to open at the end of this year, which will shorten the travel time between Beijing, capital of China, and Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province to 2.5 hours, according to railway officials.  

As part of Beijing-Harbin high-speed railway, the Beijing-Shenyang high-speed railway, starts from Shenyang and ends at Beijing, passing by some main tourist cities like Tianjin, Chengde and Beidaihe.  

In addition to the starting station – Beijing Railway Station, Shunyi West Railway Station, Huairou South Railway Station, Miyun Station in the Beijing section are still under construction.   

The high-speed railway line, extending 698.29 kilometers, an important part of the national high-speed networks, will provide quickest access to the northeastern area of China. 

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