Changsha Maglev Express
| Changsha Maglev | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线 |
| Transit type | magnetic levitation |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | Initially 3, planned for 5 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | May 6, 2016 |
| Operator(s) | Guangzhou Railway Group |
| Technical | |
| System length | 18.55 km (11.53 mi) |
| Average speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
The Changsha Maglev, or 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 first domestically built maglev line.[citation needed] 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.[1] 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 .[2] It takes 19.5 minutes to complete the whole journey.
Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016. [3] Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).[4]
References
- ^ "New maglev projects on track for launch next year". China.org.cn. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "Changsha airport maglev line openes". Railway Gazette. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ^ Long, Hongtao (6 May 2016). "Trial operation of magnetic levitation line in Changsha to start". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ Qiong, Zhang (27 November 2014). "Changsha maglev project in progress". China Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2015.