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Line 1 of the Changsha Metro (Chinese: 长沙地铁1号线; pinyin: Chángshā Dìtiě Yī Hào Xiàn) is a line of the Changsha Metro that runs across Changsha, from Kaifu District Government in the north to Shangshuangtang in the south. It serves 20 stations over 23.55 km, and is coloured red on the system map. It first began operations on June 28, 2016.
| Line 1 | |
|---|---|
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.jpg) Line 1 train arriving at Shangshuangtang station | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Changsha Government |
| Locale | Changsha, China |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 20 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Changsha Metro |
| Services | 1 |
| Operator(s) | Changsha Metro Corporation |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 June 2016 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 23.55 km (14.63 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | Underground and Elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | Overhead catenary, 1,500 V DC |
History edit
The first phase of the line, spanning 23.55 km (14.63 mi) from Kaifu District Government to Shangshuangtang, commenced construction work on December 26, 2010. Excavation work was completed in October 2015,[1] and the section was opened on June 28, 2016.[2]
Opening timeline edit
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaifu District Government — Shangshuangtang | 28 June 2016 | 23.55 km (14.63 mi) | 20 | Phase 1 |
Stations edit
| Station name | Connections | Distance km |
Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||||
| Kaifu District Government | 开福区政府 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Kaifu | |
| Machang | 马厂 | 1.70 | 1.70 | ||
| Beichen Delta | 北辰三角洲 | 1.80 | 3.50 | ||
| Kaifu Temple | 开福寺 | CZT | 1.70 | 5.20 | |
| Wenchangge | 文昌阁 | 6 | 1.00 | 6.20 | |
| Peiyuanqiao | 培元桥 | 0.80 | 7.00 | ||
| Wuyi Square | 五一广场 | 2 | 1.30 | 8.30 | Kaifu/Furong/Tianxin |
| Huangxing Square | 黄兴广场 | 0.60 | 8.90 | ||
| Nanmenkou | 南门口 | 0.60 | 9.50 | Tianxin | |
| Houjiatang | 侯家塘 | 3 | 1.35 | 10.85 | |
| Nanhu Road | 南湖路 | 1.00 | 11.85 | Tianxin/Yuhua | |
| Huangtuling | 黄土岭 | 4 | 0.70 | 12.55 | |
| Tujiachong | 涂家冲 | 0.75 | 13.30 | ||
| Railway Campus | 铁道学院 | 1.95 | 15.25 | Tianxin | |
| Youyi Road | 友谊路 | 1.00 | 16.25 | ||
| Provincial Government | 省政府 | 1.80 | 18.05 | ||
| Guihuaping | 桂花坪 | 1.30 | 19.35 | ||
| Datuo | 大托 | 1.85 | 21.20 | ||
| Zhongxin Square | 中信广场 | CZT | 1.00 | 22.20 | |
| Shangshuangtang | 尚双塘 | 1.40 | 23.60 | ||
Rolling stock edit
Services on the line are provided by a fleet of 23 Type B train sets manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou. These train sets run in a six-car formation and have a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mi/h), and have double-layered flooring installed for noise reduction and improved passenger comfort.[3]
Future plans edit
A 5-station, 9.93 km long extension north to Caixia Road from Kaifu District Government began construction on October 16, 2020.[4]
References edit
- ^ "长沙地铁1号线昨起试运行 1、2号线换乘最高票价7元". china.com.cn (in Chinese). March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "长沙地铁一号线正式开通运营". huaqi.info (in Chinese). June 29, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "长沙地铁1号线超节能 明年上路". chinatimes.com (in Chinese). August 28, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "长沙地铁最新消息！除了6号线，未来几年还有这些线路建成通车". 2021-02-19.
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