The Fengpu Express (Chinese: 奉浦快线; pinyin: Fèng pǔ kuài xiàn) is a bus rapid transit line located in Shanghai, China. It operates between Nanqiao Bus Station in Fengxian District and Shendu Highway station in Pudong District, and is operated by Shanghai Xiantong BRT Co. Ltd (贤通快速公交建设有限公司). It is the first BRT line to run in Shanghai.
| Fengpu Express | |
|---|---|
 A Sunwin SWB6128BEV23 between Jinda Highway and Qixian stations in June 2023. | |
| Overview | |
| Operator | Shanghai Xiantong BRT Co. Ltd |
| Vehicle | Sunwin SWB6128BEV23 Sunwin SWB6188BEV21 |
| Began service | 20 April 2018 |
| Route | |
| Route type | Bus rapid transit |
| Start | Nanqiao Bus Station |
| Via | Nanfeng Highway, Xianpu Road, Puxing Highway |
| End | Shendu Highway station |
| Length | 20.3km |
| Stations | 13 |
| Service | |
| Frequency | 10 minutes |
| Daily ridership | 10000 (2023) |
History
editIn 2012, the government of Fengxian District announced in their annual report that the district is willing to take up the task of construction of Shanghai's first BRT line.[1] Bidding for construction of different parts of the route started in 2013.
On 20 April 2018, the route was partially opened between Nanqiao Bus Station and Shendu Highway station, with a total of 12 stops.[2]
On 20 April 2019, on the 1st anniversary of the opening of the line, Jinhui station opened as an infill station along Puxing Highway, between Nanhanggang Road and Lunan Road stations.[3]
As of 2021, there are plans to extend the Fengpu Express Line to Oriental Sports Center station, in order to relieve congestion on Line 8.[4]
Stations
editAs of May 2023, Fengpu Express stops at 13 stations along Nanfeng Highway, Xianpu Road and Puxing Highway, with a total route length of 20.3 km.[2][5] Travelling from one terminus to another takes approximately 45 minutes.
Below is the list of stations at which the Fengpu Express Line stops at:
| Station Name
English |
Station Name | Transfer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanqiao Bus Station | 南桥汽车站 | Nantuan Express Line | Shares BRT platform with Nantuan Express Line |
| Wangyuan Road | 望园路 | ||
| Jinhai Highway | 金海公路 | ||
| Dingkang Road | 定康路 | ||
| Xianpu Road | 贤浦路 | ||
| Xiuzhu Road | 秀竹路 | ||
| Qinglang Road | 清朗路 | ||
| Jinda Highway | 金大公路 | ||
| Qixian | 齐贤 | ||
| Nanhanggang Road | 南行港路 | ||
| Jinhui | 金汇 | Opened on 20 April 2019 | |
| Lunan Road | 鲁南路 | ||
| Shendu Highway | 沈杜公路 | 8 Pujiang (Shendu Highway station) |
Fleet
editAs of May 2023, the fleet of buses running on the Fengpu Express consists of 25 Sunwin SWB6128BEV23 rigid buses and 10 Sunwin SWB6188BEV21 articulated buses, all of which run on battery power.[6] Buses provide free Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard, are fitted with seatbelts, and all buses are wheelchair accessible.[2] Rigid buses have a capacity of 90 passengers, while articulated buses can carry a maximum of 150 people.[2]
References
edit- ^ "奉贤今年拟建上海首条BRT" [Fengxian is planning to build the first BRT in Shanghai this year] (in Chinese). 中国网. 2012-02-21. Archived from the original on 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
- ^ a b c d "奉浦快线 上海首条BRT通车 设12站票价1-4元" [Fengpu Express Line: Shanghai’s first BRT starts operations. It uses distance based fare between 1RMB & 4RMB.]. app.why.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "奉浦快线金汇站启用 周边市民来往市区等地更方便" [Fengpu Express Line’s Jinhui Station opens, making it more convenient for nearby residents]. sh.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "BRT奉浦快线（二期）奉贤新城—东方体育中心快速公交选线规划调整_浦业路" [BRT Fengpu Express Line (Second Phase) Fengxian New Town-Oriental Sports Centre BRT Line Planning & Adjustments - Puye Road]. www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ ""奉浦快线"4.20载客运营 奉贤出行更便捷" [Fengpu Express Line begins operations on April 20. Travelling to & from Fengxian is now more convenient]. sh.newhouse.fang.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "上海贤通快速公交建设管理有限公司 - 巴士派迪". buspedia.top. Retrieved 2023-05-25.