The Changzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China.
| Changzhou Metro | |
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| Overview | |
| Native name | 常州轨道交通 |
| Locale | Changzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 2 |
| Number of stations | 44 |
| Daily ridership | 0.267 million (31 December 2021 record) |
| Annual ridership | 10.3 million (2019) |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 21 September 2019[1] |
| Technical | |
| System length | 54.03 km (33.57 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The system started operation on 21 September 2019, with the opening of its first line, Line 1 becoming the 35th city in China with a subway in Mainland China.[1] The Changzhou metro currently has Line 1 and Line 2 in operation, while Line 5[2] and Line 6 is under construction.
Announcements are made in Mandarin and English.
Lines in operation
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| Line | Terminals (District) |
Commencement | Length km |
Stations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Park (Xinbei) |
Nanxiashu (Wujin) |
21 September 2019 | 34.24[3] | 29 |
| 2 | Qingfeng Park (Zhonglou) |
Wuyi Lu (Wujin) |
28 June 2021 | 19.79[4] | 15 |
| Total | 54.03 | 44 | |||
Line 1
editLine 1 started operation on 21 September 2019.[1] Construction for Line 1 began on 28 October 2014. The first phase runs from Forest Park (森林公园) in the north to Nanxiashu (南夏墅) in the south. It is 34.24 kilometres (21.28 mi)[3] in length with 29 stations, including 27 underground and 2 elevated. The line will be extended North for 3.5 km and South for 3.2 km.[5]
In its first year of operation, the highest passenger flow in a single day was 243,000 on October 2 and total ridership in 2019 was 10.3 million.[6]
Line 2
editConstruction for Line 2 began on 13 February 2017.[7] It is 19.79 kilometres (12.30 mi)[4][7] in length with 15 stations, from Qingfeng Park to Wuyi Lu.[7] It was opened on 28 June 2021.[4]
Future expansion
editShort term plan
edit| Line | Construction start | Estimated opening | Section | Stations | Length | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (North ext.) | Forest Park - Chunjiang | 2 | 3.5 | [5] | ||
| 1 (South ext.) | Nanxiashu - Changzhou South railway station | 2 | 3.2 | [5] | ||
| 2 (West ext.) | Hexi - Qingfeng Park | 7 | 8.6 | [5] | ||
| 2 (East ext.) | Wuyi Lu - Qishuyan railway station | 4 | 5.0 | [5] | ||
| 5 | October 2023[2] | 2028 | Lanyuewan - Dongqing | 25 | 30.9 | [8][9] |
| 6 | October 2024[10] | 2029 | Wujin Yanjiang railway station - Jianye Lu | 21 | 28.9 | [5] |
Construction of a two-station pilot section for Line 5 at the Lanyuewan terminal commenced in October 2023. The full-scale construction of Line 5 is scheduled to begin in 2024, with an anticipated completion date set for 2028.[8]
Long term plan
editAccording to the "Changzhou Urban Rail Transit Construction Plan (2011～2018)", the urban rail transit network of Changzhou City is planned to consist of 6 lines by 2050.[11]
| Line | Construction start | Estimate opening | Section | Stations | Length | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Changzhou North railway station(metro) - Lijia | |||||
| 4 | Photovoltaics Industry Part - Jianhu Parking |
Fares
editThe Changzhou Metro system operates with a base fare of 2 yuan, covering the initial 5 kilometers, and subsequent price increments at intervals of 5, 7 and 9 kilometers, with each step adding 1 yuan to the fare. Specifically, fares are structured as follows: 2 yuan for journeys up to 5 kilometers, 3 yuan for trips spanning 5-10 kilometers, 4 yuan for distances of 10-15 kilometers, 5 yuan for 15-22 kilometers, 6 yuan for 22-29 kilometers, and a progressive increase of 1 yuan for every additional 9 kilometers beyond 29 kilometers.[12]
Trains
editTrains for the first phase were manufactured by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. Changzhou Rail Transit Line 1 operates Type B cars, with each train consisting of 6 cars - 4 motor cars and 2 trailer cars. The first phase of the project involved the procurement of 36 trainsets. A 6-car set spans approximately 120 meters (393 ft 8 in) in length and is 2.9 meters (9 ft 6 in) wide, capable of reaching a maximum operating speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Each car features 4 pairs of 1.3 meters (4 ft 3 in) wide doors on both sides, accommodating up to 2062 passengers. The trains are constructed using lightweight aluminum alloy material, designed for a service life of 30 years.[13]
Network map
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References
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- ^ a b "地铁5号线开工 设车站25座". 现代快报. 2023-10-30. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ a b "定了！常州市轨道交通1号线本周六上午9：30开通". 2019-09-18. Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ a b c "常州地铁二号线开通 "地铁时代"跨入"换乘时代"". 2021-06-23.
- ^ a b c d e f "【征询】常州市城市轨道交通第二期建设规划（2020-2026年）环评公众意见征询". 2020-03-19. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "国庆我在岗|常州地铁的第一个黄金周客流突破120万人次". 2019-10-08.
- ^ a b c "常州地铁2号线一期工程全面开工 2020年试运营". 2017-02-13. Archived from the original on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ a b "地铁5号线开工，设车站25座". 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "『常州』地铁5号线10月29日开工_城轨_新闻_轨道交通网-新轨网". www.rail-transit.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "江苏省国资委 常州市 常州地铁6号线一期工程正式开工建设". jsgzw.jiangsu.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "齐家滨陈金虎调研我市历史文化名城和交通建设情况". 2020-01-06.
- ^ "市发展改革委 市交通局关于核定常州市轨道交通（地铁）票价的通知". 2019-08-16.
- ^ "来了，常州地铁1号线首列车亮相". 2018-05-29. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2021-12-29.