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Changsha Maglev Express
Changsha Maglev Train arriving at Langli Station
Changsha Maglev Train arriving at Langli Station
Overview
Native nameChinese: 长沙磁浮快线
Transit typeMagnetic levitation
Number of lines1
Number of stationsInitially 3, planned for 5
Daily ridership8,299 (2017 avg.)
12,759 (record)[1]
Operation
Began operation6 May 2016; 7 years ago (2016-05-06)[2]
Operator(s)Hunan Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd.
Technical
System length18.55 km (11.53 mi)[3]
Average speed57 km/h (35 mph) (Including stops)
Top speed100 km/h (62 mph)[3]

The Changsha Maglev Express (simplified Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线; traditional Chinese: 長沙磁浮快線; 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, which uses indigenous technology.[4] The line stretches over 18.55 kilometers (11.53 mi) and runs between Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Langli station and the high-speed railway station Changsha South railway station.[5]

The original rolling stock was designed for a speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) but operated with a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).[3] In July 2021 the new model entered service operating at a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph), which reduced the travel time by three minutes.[6]

History

Construction started in May 2014, trial running on 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016.[2][7] Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).[8]

A 4.5 km (2.8 mi) extension of the line is currently under construction, to connect to the under construction Terminal 3 on the east side of the airport. The extension will be elevated for 0.2 km (0.12 mi) and underground for 4.3 km (2.7 mi). Two underground stations are planned for the extension. Construction started on 25 April 2021.[9]

Opening timeline

Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
Changshanan — Huanghua Airport 6 May 2016[2] 18.55 km (11.53 mi)[3] 3 Initial section
T2 & T3 2025 (Under construction) 4.454 km (2.77 mi)[10] 2 East extension

Stations

Map of Changsha Maglev Express
Station name Connections Distance
km 		Location
English Chinese
Changshanan 磁浮高铁站  2   4 
Changsha South railway station CWQ 		0.00 Yuhua
Langli 磁浮㮾梨 7.55 Changsha County
Huanghua Airport 磁浮机场  6  (via Huanghua Airport T1 & T2 station)
Changsha Huanghua International Airport CSX 		18.55
T2 (U/C) 磁浮T2[10]
T3 (U/C) 磁浮T3[10]

Operating hours

The first train departs from Huanghua Airport station or Changsha South railway station at 7:00am. The last train leaves Changsha South railway station at 10:00pm or Huanghua Airport station at 10:30pm. The current service interval is 11 minutes 40 seconds and each train completes the whole journey in 19 minutes 30 seconds.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "中低速磁悬浮列车正式开通 专家揭秘技术优势". 2016-05-08. 2016年5月6日上午10点08分，我国第一列载客运营的中低速磁浮列车开出长沙南站
  3. ^ a b c d "长沙磁浮快线"贴地飞行"已四年". Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-04. 长沙磁浮快线连接长沙火车南站和长沙黄花机场，全长18.55公里，设计时速100公里
  4. ^ "中国首条国产中低速磁悬浮铁路开通试运营".
  5. ^ "New maglev projects on track for launch next year". China.org.cn. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  6. ^ "New maglev train improves service in Hunan". China Daily. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  7. ^ Long, Hongtao (6 May 2016). "Trial operation of magnetic levitation line in Changsha to start". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  8. ^ Qiong, Zhang (27 November 2014). "Changsha maglev project in progress". China Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  9. ^ "世界首台中低速磁浮隧道盾构机顺利始发". 2021-11-21. 线路全长4.454公里，是完成长沙南站至黄花机场T3航站楼点对点快速接驳、实现空铁联运的快速骨干客运交通线路，于2021年4月25日开工建设
  10. ^ a b c "新进展！长沙磁浮快线将东延接入T3航站楼". 2022-03-24.
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