Binhai Mass Transit
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| Background | |
| Locale | Tianjin, China |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 (excluding tram) |
| Number of stations | 17 (excluding tram) |
| Website | http://www.ctbmt.cn/ |
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| Began operation | March 28, 2004 |
| Operator(s) | Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd. |
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| System length | Rapid transit: 52.759 km (33 mi) Light rail: 7.9 km (5 mi) |
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| Simplified Chinese | 滨海快速 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 濱海快速 | ||||||
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The Binhai Mass Transit is one of two rapid transit systems in Tianjin, the other being the Tianjin Metro. Binhai Mass Transit is a rapid transit line that serves the Binhai New Area and TEDA. Line 9 started service on March 28, 2004, and the western part will be connected to Tianjin Metro.
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[edit] Introduction
The total length from Shiyijing Road to Donghai Road is 52.759 km and it takes about an hour in either direction. A large portion of the service is alongside with the Jintang expressway.
The train can travel up to 100 km/h. which is the speed record of all rapid transit systems in China. Of 4 bridges along the line, the No. 1 and No. 4 bridges are long, which use ballastless track, and the No. 2 and No. 3 bridges use ballasted track. The No. 1 bridge, from Guanghua road (between Dongxinglu and Zhongshanmen stations) to Babao, total length 25.8 km, is the longest bridge used in rapid transit systems in China.
[edit] History
- 2001 May 18 - Construction begins
- 2003 September 30 - Construction completes
- 2004 March 28 - Trial service begins, 6 stations are open to service: Zhongshanmen, Donglikaifaqu, Gangguangongsi, Yanghuoshichang, Dongtinglu, and Donghailu. The price of the tickets are 3 yuan for less than 30 km or 5 yuan for greater than 30 km. The first train departs at 07:00 and the last at 19:00. Hujiayuan is a special station only open to BMT staffs and Huizhanzhongxin station near TEDA football field is only open for football matches and other special events.
- 2004 May 25 - Yihaoqiao station opens for service
- 2004 September 13 - Extends open time to 06:30 - 19:00
- 2004 October 18 - Shiminguangchang station opens
- 2005 March 27 - Huizhanzhongxin station opens on normal days
- 2005 April 28 - Erhaoqiao station opens, Yihaoqiao station closes. Automatic ticket selling and checking system begins use. The price of a ticket changes to 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 yuan, depending on the travel distance. Extends open time to 06:30 - 20:00.
- Late 2005 or early 2006 - Yanghuoshichang station changed name to Tanggu; Dongtinglu changed name to Taida.
- 2006 March 1 - Yihaoqiao station reopens; Xinlizhen, Xiaodongzhuang, Junliangcheng, Hujiayuan stations open, so all 14 stations that have been constructed are open.
- 2006 March 28 - At 11 o'clock am, the trains begin automatic train operation; the total travel time from Zhongshanmen to Donghailu decreases from 49 min to 47.5 min.
- 2006 May 1 - Extends open time to 06:30 - 21:00.
- 2010 May 1 - Shiyijing Road to Zhongshanmen was opened
[edit] Lines in operation
| Number & Name | Terminals | Interchange | Opening Year | |
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| 9 | Line 9 | Shiyijing Road - Donghai Road | Tram | 2004 |
| Tram | TEDA MGRT | TEDA - North of College District | 9 | 2007 |
[edit] Line 9
Line 9 runs is 52.759 km long. It opened on March 28, 2004 and most stations in Line 1. Eventually Line 1 will connect with Tianjin Metro.
- 28 March 2004: Zhongshanmen - Donghai Road
- 1 May 2011: Shiyijing Road - Zhongshanmen
[edit] TEDA Modern Guided Rail Tram
TEDA MGRT runs from (TEDA - North of College District) is 7.86 km long. It opened on May 10, 2007.
- May 10, 2007: TEDA - North of College District
[edit] Lines under construction and Future Expansion
[edit] Line B2
This line is being planned and eventually connects with Tianjin Metro Line 1.
[edit] Line B3
This line is being planned and eventually connects with Tianjin Metro Line 4.
[edit] Line B4
This line is being planned and eventually connects with Tianjin Metro Line 2.
[edit] Line B5
This line is being planned.
[edit] Line B6
This line is being planned and eventually connects with Tianjin Metro Line 7.
[edit] Line B7
This line is being planned and eventually connects with Tianjin Metro Line 5.
[edit] Line B8
This line is being planned.
[edit] Line B9
This line is being planned.
[edit] See also
- TEDA Modern Guided Rail Tram – BMT's tram system in TEDA
[edit] External links
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