Tianjin Metro

Tianjin Metro
Background
Locale	Tianjin, China
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	1 (total 13 planned)
Number of stations	22
Annual ridership	15 million (1993)
Website	www.tjdt.cn
Operation
Began operation	28 December 1984 (old system) 12 June 2006 (new system)
Operator(s)	Tianjin Metro General Corp.
Technical
System map Current Map of Tianjin Metro and Binhai Mass Transit

Tianjin Metro
Simplified Chinese	天津地铁
Traditional Chinese	天津地鐵
Transcriptions Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Dìtiě

Metro sign at Ying Kou Dao station

Entrance to Xi Nan Jiao station

Tianjin Metro is one of two rapid transit systems in the city of Tianjin, the other being the Binhai Mass Transit which was the second city (after Beijing) in China to operate a subway system. Founded in 1984, it now includes 22 stations. The system currently consists of a single northwest-east line. It is a serpentine shaped line and is mostly underground, running from the Liuyuan station in the northwest to the Şhuanglin station in the east.

History

As an important inland harbor of China, Tianjin is an important commercial city. After 1950, the number of motor vehicles on the roads increased dramatically, especially trucks. Streets that were normally dominated by trams, started being used by motorcars. Thus the frequency of traffic jams increased, as did pollution and smog. To overcome these problems, the transport authority decided to close the tram network and switch over to a metro network.

Tianjin Metro was founded in 1970, April 7, subway project since China stopped defers policy then in place, coupled with financial constraints forced to stop building. Construction started on July 4, 1970; the first part with 3.6 km of track and 4 stations was completed by February 1976. The second part which contained another 1.6 km of track and the Xinanjiao and Erweilu stations was completed by 1980. After construction resumed, the total length was 7.4 km, with 8 stations, and service on the line began on December 28, 1984. The tram network continued operation for two years after the commencement of construction, closing in 1972.

To reduce construction costs, the transport authority decided to use an abandoned canal bed to form part of the system, and did not dig deeply. By using the canal bed, the underground section is only 2–3 meters under the street surface, and is the world's shallowest metro. There were only 1,000 full-time construction workers at that time; the others were volunteers from factories, schools and institutions all over the city. The use of a majority of volunteer workers is unique in world subway construction. The average number of volunteer workers exceeded 2,000 a day. Construction was delayed in 1976 when an earthquake hit the city, and was resumed and finished between 1979 and 1984.

At the end of 1990s, it was observed that Tianjin metro was quite out of date. Where underground railway is usually one of the quickest means of transportation in any city, Tianjin was an exception. The atmosphere of the stations was uninviting, difficult to navigate, and with few passenger amenities on the platforms. Trains where infrequent, sporadic and commonly delayed. The trains themselves where dilapidated, seat covers often torn off, and dim. Taking into consideration more modern, cleaner systems in East Asia, a massive reconstruction, modernization and expansion plan was laid out in 2000. In preparation, the system was closed on September 1, 2001, with renovation fully starting on November 21. After purchasing new rolling stock, adding half-height platform screen doors and extending the line up to Shuanglin, the system re-opened on December 6, 2006 after trial testing that started on June 12 of that year.

Features

• Total Length - 26.18 km.
• Stations - 22.
• Traction - third rail.
• Gauge - standard.
• Coaches per train - 4 to 6.
• Frequency - 7–8 minutes in peak hours & 15 minutes at other times.
• Operating hours - 5:30 to 22:30.

Rolling stock

There were older, box-type metro cars, built by Japanese Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited until the system was closed for reconstruction. After re-opening, 114 CNR Changchun Railway Vehicle Company Limited Rapid Train set Vehicle cars entered service & replaced the old ones. Unlike the old cars, the CNR cars contain air conditioning.

Current System

Line 1

Main article: Line 1, Tianjin Metro

Some stations have island platforms & most have side platforms. All elevated stations are entirely covered by mixture of transparent & opaque corrugated sheets. All stations have half height platform screen door. Existing lines established Xinhua Road Station were permanently closed and became a permanent closure of the continent's first subway stations. The official statement for the station and therefore Xiaobailou Only Too Close had been closed. Also pointed out that this stand off is likely because the municipal government of Tianjin Municipal Committee building materials connected underground pass, to transform the inconvenience.

• 10 August 1980: Xinanjiao - Xinhua Lu
• 28 December 1984: Xinanjiao - Xizhan
• 28 June 1997: Xinhua Lu - Xizhan
• 12 June 2006: Shuanglin - Xinhua Lu
• 12 June 2006: Xizhan - Liuyuan

The line will eventually connect with BMT Line B2.

Alignment and interchanges

The line is underground from Liuyuan to Tucheng, and the rest is elevated. Five stations are elevated and rests are underground. It passes through six districts, Beichen, Hongqiao, Nankai, Heping, Hexi and Jinnan. The whole journey takes about twelve minutes. At the moment there is no direct connection between Tianjin Metro Line 1 and BMT Line 9.

Tickets

All tickets are magnetic debit card type. Fare is according to distance 2-5 Yuan.

Tianjin Metro to implement sub-meter-trip ticket system, on the 1st line was 5 Yuan fare: Take 5 points or less (excluding 5 points) 2 million; take the five points below and above 10 points (including 10 stations) Tickets 3 Yuan; ride for more than 16 points the following 10 stations (including 16 stations) Tickets 4 Yuan; ride fare for more than 16 points 5 Yuan. Passengers to enter the paid area began to be finished in 120 minutes subway ride, or tickets for timeout handling. Overtime shall be paid the maximum one-way fare updates.

Subway fare one-way ticket can be used, stored-value tickets and city card payment, including stored-value tickets, including ordinary stored-value tickets, student discount tickets, senior citizen tickets, half-price tickets and take the second ticket 5.

One-way ticket

One-way ticket for the temporary subway passengers can use the station set up the Office of the automatic ticket machines to buy, a single purchase up to 9. Only one-way tickets on sale at the ticket the day of effective, one-time use, passengers one-way ticket out of station for recycling through the gates.

Common Stored Value Ticket

Stored-value tickets can be repeatedly used for the regular subway passengers, the fare for each journey outbound passengers through the gates when the balance deducted from the stored-value tickets. Within one year of non-use of stored-value tickets as expired, outdated stored-value tickets available at the station free update procedures for handling customer service center. Common Stored Value Ticket holders to enjoy 9 discount travel.

Student discount tickets and tickets for the elderly

All full-time students attending schools, technical secondary, craftsmen, and vocational schools with student ID issued by letter may purchase student tickets and enjoy a student discount.

Seniors between 60 and 69 years old with a "Tianjin old preference card" (green) can buy discounted senior tickets, seniors 70 years old and older, with a "Tianjin old preference card" (purple) may purchase specially discounted tickets.

Half-price tickets, and by sub-votes

On December 8, 2006, Tianjin Metro Line 1 to "discount fares for winter warmth activities" to launch half-price ticket, take the second ticket and group ticket three kinds of tickets.

Half-price ticket card prepaid value of 200 Yuan, the sale price of 100 Yuan, 10 Yuan deposit required to pay extra for a total purchase price of 110 per issue. So doing half-price ticket fare can be enjoyed nine discount and eventually converted into 4.5 fold. Half-price tickets from the purchase date (including day of) 90 days, the use of force within the validity period can not be re-Recharge, the amount within 90 days after the ticket automatically cleared, tickets void. Expires, the coupon no damage present their deposit slip and a detailed description to any customer service center station refundable deposit of 10 Yuan.

By sub-votes is divided into two kinds: first, the amount of 35 Yuan ticket can take 20 times, pay extra 10 Yuan deposit for a total purchase price of 45. The second vote the amount of 80 can take 50 times, pay extra 10 Yuan deposit for a total purchase price of 90. By sub-vote from the date of purchase, valid for 30 days after expiry, the card automatically cleared by Ci. If all the x-use within the validity period has finished, you can vote again to take within the Result purchase the corresponding times, since the Result date, the purchase by meeting the entry into force is still valid for 30 days. As of 2007 December 30, by sub-votes will not accept refill, take the time to use the remaining card after the ticket void.

City Card

The City Card is a non-contact type IC card Transit card similar to the Yikatong card in Beijing. It is accepted in subway, light rail, bus, ferry and taxi transport. Since December 28, 2006, City Card is accepted on the Metro Line 1. City Card holders can enjoy a discounted fare during transfers between modes. This is the most popular method for long distance traveling. Ferryboat and bus fares are not distance based.

Future subway plans

The future plan of Tianjin Metro before 2015

In 2009, the Tianjin transport authority announced plans for a full 8 subway lines, which would include the existing Line 1 (red line), the only line to be completed so far. Some light rail lines (one is already running and will link with metro in future) were also planned. The completion date for lines 2, 3, 5 and 6 have been scheduled for 2013; the date of completion for further lines has not yet been announced. Recently, five more lines have been planned.

Lines under construction

Line 2

Main article: Line 2, Tianjin Metro

This line is under construction and will be 23.5 km long and run from east to west with 18 or 20 stations. Completion was originally scheduled for 2007, but now scheduled for 2011. It will connect with BMT Line B4.

20.3 km of the line will be underground. Of 20 stations, 19 will be built below ground. Only Caozhuang station will be on surface, all other stations will be underground.

Line 3

Main article: Line 3, Tianjin Metro

This line is under construction and will be 22.3 km long and run from southeast to northwest with 19 to 21 stations. Completion scheduled for 2012.

20 km of track will be underground. 1.2 km will be built at ground level and rest will be on elevated viaducts. There will be a total of 21 stations with one on an elevated platform, 19 underground and one at ground level.

Line 5

Line 5 will run from North Warehouse to Large Si Zhen. Proposed stations are - North Warehouse, Pesticide Factory, Tianjin North, Pharmaceutical, Tin Mu, Brick, White Avenue, Yixingbu (crossing with line 3), Zhicheng Road, Jianchang Road, Queensway River Street, The Truth Road, Jingjianglu (crossing with line 2), Dongfeng Overpasses, Jintang Highway 15, Xiawafang (crossing with line1), Youth Activity Center, The Liu House, Black Cattle Castle Road, West River Road, Printers, Zhenhua Woolen Mill, Gate Crossing Stations, Zhang Crossing, Large Si Zhen.

This line is under construction and will be 35.5 km long with 24 stations. Completion was originally scheduled for 2012, but now scheduled for 2013. It will connect with BMT Line B7 on the north terminal and with BMT Line 6 on the south terminal.

Line 6

Line 6 will run from Dabizhuang to Liqizhuang. Proposed stations are - Dabizhuang (change with line 7), Copiers Plant *, Hongbo Road, North Point Stadium, Bac Ninh Park, Law Wei Road, Huang Wei Road, Hebei Street, Xizhan (crossing with line1), Red Road, South Canal, Hongqilu (crossing with line 2), Yibin Road, Anshan West Road, Days Drag, Wang Top of Embankment, Hongqi South Road, Wind Road, Zoos, Sports Centers, Liqizhuang totaling 21 stations. This line will be built on the 6th line of tie-line to form a loop. There will be common station on Sports Centre & Liqizhuang of Line 6 & 7. Note: * is a member of the company Canon.

This line is under construction and will be 50.1 km long with 38 stations. Completion was originally scheduled for 2012, but now scheduled for 2013. There will be a total of 21 stations. This line will be built on the 5th line of tie-line to form a loop.

Lines under planning

• Line 4 :- This line will run from Hebei Province to Zhangguizhuang, along the main residential area. Proposed stations are - Hebei Province, North Warehouse Baimiao, Tiantai Road, Zhongshan Road, Southeast Corner, Peace Road, Liuwei, Jintang Road, Zhangguizhuang. This line willciting Hebei set aside to double the interface Zhangguizhuang reserved Jiezhen Jintang light rail interface; the eastern end of the addition Toray, 10000 new line, and established a comprehensive overhaul base in Hebei, cited the new legislation Parking (outside the outer ring). On this line by the Tianjin Railway Station to the Tianjin West Railway Station's underground diameter of wire affect the original plan will make a big change. This line will be the nearest metro line from Tianjin Airport.

This line is being planned and will be 35.7 km long with 28 stations. Connects with BMT Line B3. Finally there will be a total of 28 stations. This line will be started building after completion of line 2, 3, 5 and 6 and will be opened in 2020.

• Line 7 :- This line will also run from Dabizhuang to Liqizhuang like line 6 but on a different route. Stations still has not finalized, although it is planned that there will be common station on Sports Centre & Liqizhuang of Line 6 and 7. This line will be of rail traffic at the outer edge. The line will pass along the Helan Road, Salix Road, East River Road laid. The line is to strengthen the south-eastern outskirts of the city to live large range of contacts, service region Lai residential area, Million new residential areas, Toray residential area, small residential area in Haiti, Mei southern residential area, convention centers, and Wei-nan wa Scenic Area.

This line is being planned and will be 25.5 km long. This line will be started building after completion of line 2, 3, 5 and 6 and will be opened in 2016.

• Line 8 :- This line will be also the outer edge of rail transportation. Stations still has not finalized, although it is planned that this line will start from Xiaodian (change with line 3), and will pass via Guojiuchang (crossing with line 1) & Jieyuanxidao (crossing with line 2). Line from a small lake in the northern town of organizing groups, the line positions along the South Road, Miyun Road, Park West Road, laid mustard. The line is mainly to strengthen the major north-west outskirts of the city residential area, industrial zone of contact, service area include the West Cross Diwai residential area, iron and residential areas east, north warehouse industrial area and railway East Industrial Zone.

This line is being planned and will be 20 km long. This line will be started building after completion of line 2, 3, 5 and 6 and will be opened in 2016.

Proposed lines (long-term)

Lines 10, 11, 12, 13-These lines are being planned. Details are still on the drawing board.

See also

• Transport in Tianjin
• TEDA Modern Guided Rail Tram, first rubber tired tram of China in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area.
• List of rapid transit systems
• Tianjin suburban train
• Wuhan Metro
• Shenzhen Metro
• Nanjing Metro
• Shenyang Metro
• Guangzhou Metro
• Dalian Metro
• Shanghai Metro
• Beijing Subway
• Hong Kong MTR

References

• Topics on Tianjin Metro
• Long term plan of the metro

External links

• Tianjin Metro
• CNR Changchun Railway Vehicle Co., Ltd Rapid Trainset Vehicle
• Urbanrail.net