Songjiang Tram

Songjiang Tram (also Songjiang Tramway) is a light rail tramway in Shanghai, China. The tramway consists of two lines (T1 and T2) totalling 31 km (19 mi) with 42 stations.[1]

Overview

The first 13.9 km (8.6 mi) section of the line has 20 stations and is planned to be opened on 25 December 2018. The remaining 17.1 km (10.6 mi) and 22 stations is planned to open in mid-2019, operated with 30 light rail vehicles (LRVs). Estimated ridership for the line is 170,000 passengers per day.[1]

A joint venture between Shanghai Shentong Metro Group and Keolis’ Chinese joint venture, Shanghai Keolis, with Shanghai Shentong Metro Group holding 51%, has been awarded a five-year contract to operate and maintain the line.[1]

Vehicles

A joint venture of Alstom and Shanghai Rail Traffic Equipment Development Company was awarded a €72 million contract in April 2015 to supply 30 Alstom Citadis trams. The first Silkworm low-floor LRV was delivered on 21 November 2016.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Burroughs, David (28 August 2018). "Shanghai Songjiang Tramway operating contract awarded". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Barrow, Keith (25 November 2016). "SShanghai Songjiang Tramway receives first LRV". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
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