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Changsha Maglev Express

Coordinates: 28°10′12″N 113°08′57″E / 28.1699°N 113.1491°E / 28.1699; 113.1491
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28°10′12″N 113°08′57″E / 28.1699°N 113.1491°E / 28.1699; 113.1491

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
Operation
Began operationMay 6, 2016
Operator(s)Hunan Maglev Transportation
Technical
System length18.55 km (11.53 mi)
Average speed57 km/h (35 mph) (Including stops)
Top speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Map of Changsha Maglev Express

The Changsha Maglev Express (Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线; 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 that uses indigenous technology.[1] The line stretches over 18.55 kilometers and runs between Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Langli station and the high-speed railway station Changsha South railway station.[2] Its rolling stock is designed for a speed of up to 120 km/h, currently however it is running with a maximum speed of 100 km/h .[3]

Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016.[4] Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).[5]

Opening timeline

Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
Changshanan — Changsha Airport 6 May 2016 18.55 km (11.53 mi) 3 Phase 1

Stations

Station name Connections Distance
km 		Location
English Chinese
Template:CSM stations 磁浮高铁站  2  Changsha South railway station CWQ 0.00 Yuhua District
Template:CSM stations 会展中心 — Changsha County
Template:CSM stations 磁浮㮾梨 7.55
Template:CSM stations 汽车城 —
Template:CSM stations 磁浮机场 Changsha Huanghua International Airport CSX 18.55
  • Maglev track under construction in front of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (2015)
    Maglev track under construction in front of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (2015)
  • Maglev track under construction along the airport highway (2015)
    Maglev track under construction along the airport highway (2015)
  • Platform of Changsha Airport Station (2016)
    Platform of Changsha Airport Station (2016)
  • Interior of Changsha Maglev train (2016)
    Interior of Changsha Maglev train (2016)

Operating hours

Since 4 August 2016, the first train departs from Airport Station or Changsha South railway station at 7:00am. The last train leaves Airport Station or Changsha South railway station at 9:00pm. The current service interval is 15.3 minutes and each train completes the whole journey in 19.5 minutes.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "中国首条国产中低速磁悬浮铁路开通试运营".
  2. ^ "New maglev projects on track for launch next year". China.org.cn. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Changsha airport maglev line openes". Railway Gazette. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  4. ^ Long, Hongtao (6 May 2016). "Trial operation of magnetic levitation line in Changsha to start". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  5. ^ Qiong, Zhang (27 November 2014). "Changsha maglev project in progress". China Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  6. ^ "长沙磁浮快线运营时间再延1小时，行车间隔缩短9分钟". Hunan Maglev. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
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