China: Rail services disrupted in Hubei province April 12

Event

Twenty train services have been canceled following the collapse of a roadbed along the Beijing-Guangzhou rail line in Hubei province on the morning of April 12. However, high-speed trains have not been affected. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Engineers, workers, and machinery have been mobilized to repair the damages.

Advice

On a related note, foreign nationals traveling by rail should be aware that they will need to show their passport in order to purchase a ticket and again when boarding. On a security note, several railway lines are noted for smuggling and petty theft on overnight trains is common in China.