Answered by Scofield from Egypt | Mar. 13, 2015 05:00
After you get the tickets, you should reach the railway station about 1 hour in advance before the trains departure. Entering the railway station, you need to go through the security check, and you need prepare to show your tickets and passport together. After that, you should find the right waiting room or gate for the train number. there will be a large screen showing the direction. When your train is coming, you need to get your tickets swiped by the automatic gate. Then board the train and find your seat.
Tickets are available 60 days in advance on the official website. But it has no English version and do not accept outbound payment. However, you can now put an order with reliable agencies like TravelChinaGuide so they can book tickets for you once available.