Changsha Maglev Express

Coordinates: 28°10′12″N 113°08′57″E / 28.1699°N 113.1491°E / 28.1699; 113.1491

Changsha Maglev Express
Changsha Maglev Train arriving at Langli Station
Overview
Native name Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线
Transit type magnetic levitation
Number of lines 1
Number of stations Initially 3, planned for 5
Daily ridership 8,299 (2017 avg.)
12,759 (record)[1]
Operation
Began operation May 6, 2016
Operator(s) Hunan Maglev Transportation
Technical
System length 18.55 km (11.53 mi)
Average speed 57 km/h (35 mph) (Including stops)
Top speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Map of Changsha Maglev Express

The Changsha Maglev Express (Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线; pinyin: Chángshā cífú kuàixiàn), is a medium-low speed magnetic levitation, or maglev line in Changsha, China. This is China's second maglev line, after Shanghai Maglev, and the first domestically built maglev line that uses indigenous technology.[2] The line stretches over 18.55 kilometers and runs between Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Langli station and the high-speed railway station Changsha South railway station.[3] Its rolling stock is designed for a speed of up to 120 km/h, currently however it is running with a maximum speed of 100 km/h .[4]

Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016.[5] Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).[6]

Opening timeline

SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name
Changshanan — Changsha Airport 6 May 2016 18.55 km (11.53 mi) 3 Phase 1

Stations

Station name Connections Distance
km		 Location
English Chinese
Changshanan 磁浮高铁站  2  Changsha South railway station CWQ 0.00 Yuhua District
Convention and Exhibition Center 会展中心 — Changsha County
Langli 磁浮㮾梨 7.55
Automobile City 汽车城 —
Changsha Huanghua International Airport 磁浮机场 Changsha Huanghua International Airport CSX 18.55

Operating hours

The first train departs from Airport Station or Changsha South railway station at 7:00am. The last train leaves Changsha South railway station at 10:00pm or Airport Station at 10:30pm. The current service interval is 11 minutes 40 seconds and each train completes the whole journey in 19.5 minutes.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "热烈祝贺长沙磁浮快线安全运营两周年" (in Chinese). Sohu. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  2. ↑ "中国首条国产中低速磁悬浮铁路开通试运营".
  3. ↑ "New maglev projects on track for launch next year". China.org.cn. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Changsha airport maglev line openes". Railway Gazette. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ Long, Hongtao (6 May 2016). "Trial operation of magnetic levitation line in Changsha to start". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  6. ↑ Qiong, Zhang (27 November 2014). "Changsha maglev project in progress". China Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
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