A bullet train G6079 bound for Hong Kong West Kowloon Station departed from Zhangjiajie West Station at 15:20 on June 15, 2024. (Photo/Zhang Pan)

The Zhangjiajie-West Kowloon direct high-speed railway was officially launched on June 15, 2024.

According to the operation schedule, the train G6079 sets off from Zhangjiajie West Station at 15:20 and arrives at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station at 21:50 after a 6.5-hour ride. The return train G6080 starts off from West Kowloon Station at 8:30 and reaches Zhangjiajie at 14:52, with a travel time of 6 hours and 22 minutes.

This direct rail route, connecting Zhangjiajie and Hong Kong's West Kowloon, will facilitate communication between the people of western Hunan and Hong Kong, injecting vitality into the two regions. 

The train G6080 from Hong Kong's West Kowloon pulled into Shaoyang Station at 12:30 on June 15. (Photo/Yan Jingxuan)

A Hong Kong traveler took a photo with the slogan "Mysterious Western Hunan Waits for You" on the train G6080 on June 15. (Photo/Li Xuan, Hunan Daily)

The train G6079 bound for Hong Kong West Kowloon Station made a stop at the platform of Huaihua South Station at 16:00 on June 15. (Photo/Tian Min)

Passengers on the train G6080 showed their Tuan Shan, also known as circular fans, which are cultural tourism promotion gifts from Western Hunan, on June 15. (Photo/Li Xuan, Hunan Daily)

People of Miao ethnic group, dressed in traditional costumes, staged Miao drum performances to welcome the passengers from afar who arrived on the train G6080 on June 15. (Photo/Li Xuan)

The train G6080 from Hong Kong's West Kowloon arrived at Zhangjiajie West Station after a journey of over 6 hours at 15:02 on June 15. (Photo/Shao Ying)

Travelers from Hong Kong arrived in Zhangjiajie by the train G6080 at 15:00 on June 15. (Photo/Shao Ying)

Travelers from Hong Kong waved hands excitedly upon arriving in Zhangjiajie by the train G6080 on June 15. (Photo/Shao Ying)

Travelers from Hong Kong took a group photo after arriving in Zhangjiajie by the train G6080 on June 15. (Photo/Shao Ying)