Changzhou Metro

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Changzhou Metro
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Overview
Native name常州轨道交通
Locale Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines2
Number of stations44
Daily ridership0.267 million (31 December 2021 record)
Annual ridership10.3 million (2019)
Website www.czmetro.net.cn OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Operation
Began operation21 September 2019;5 years ago (2019-09-21) [1]
Technical
System length54.03 km (33.57 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Changzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China.

Contents

The system started operation on 21 September 2019, with the opening of its first line, Line 1 becoming the 35th city in China with a subway in Mainland China. [1] The Changzhou metro currently has Line 1 and Line 2 in operation, while Line 5 [2] and Line 6 is under construction.

Announcements are made in Mandarin and English.

Lines in operation

Changzhou Metro Route Map.png
LineTerminals
(District)		CommencementLength
km		Stations
  1   Forest Park
(Xinbei)		 Nanxiashu
(Wujin)		21 September 201934.24 [3] 29
  2   Qingfeng Park
(Zhonglou)		 Wuyi Lu
(Wujin)		28 June 202119.79 [4] 15
Total54.0344

Line 1

Line 1 started operation on 21 September 2019. [1] Construction for Line 1 began on 28 October 2014. The first phase runs from Forest Park (森林公园) in the north to Nanxiashu (南夏墅) in the south. It is 34.24 kilometres (21.28 mi) [3] in length with 29 stations, including 27 underground and 2 elevated. The line will be extended North for 3.5 km and South for 3.2 km. [5]

In its first year of operation, the highest passenger flow in a single day was 243,000 on October 2 and total ridership in 2019 was 10.3 million. [6]

Line 2

Construction for Line 2 began on 13 February 2017. [7] It is 19.79 kilometres (12.30 mi) [4] [7] in length with 15 stations, from Qingfeng Park to Wuyi Lu. [7] It was opened on 28 June 2021. [4]

Future expansion

Short term plan

LineConstruction startEstimated openingSectionStationsLengthReferences
  1   (North ext.)Forest Park - Chunjiang23.5 [5]
  1   (South ext.)Nanxiashu - Changzhou South railway station23.2 [5]
  2   (West ext.)Hexi - Qingfeng Park78.6 [5]
  2   (East ext.)Wuyi Lu - Qishuyan railway station 45.0 [5]
  5  October 2023 [2] 2028Lanyuewan - Dongqing2530.9 [8] [9]
  6  October 2024 [10] 2029Wujin Yanjiang railway station - Jianye Lu2128.9 [5]

Construction of a two-station pilot section for Line 5 at the Lanyuewan terminal commenced in October 2023. The full-scale construction of Line 5 is scheduled to begin in 2024, with an anticipated completion date set for 2028. [8]

Long term plan

According to the "Changzhou Urban Rail Transit Construction Plan (2011～2018)", the urban rail transit network of Changzhou City is planned to consist of 6 lines by 2050. [11]

LineConstruction startEstimate openingSectionStationsLengthReferences
  3   Changzhou North railway station(metro) - Lijia
  4  Photovoltaics Industry Part - Jianhu Parking

Fares

The Changzhou Metro system operates with a base fare of 2 yuan, covering the initial 5 kilometers, and subsequent price increments at intervals of 5, 7 and 9 kilometers, with each step adding 1 yuan to the fare. Specifically, fares are structured as follows: 2 yuan for journeys up to 5 kilometers, 3 yuan for trips spanning 5-10 kilometers, 4 yuan for distances of 10-15 kilometers, 5 yuan for 15-22 kilometers, 6 yuan for 22-29 kilometers, and a progressive increase of 1 yuan for every additional 9 kilometers beyond 29 kilometers. [12]

Trains

Trains for the first phase were manufactured by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. Changzhou Rail Transit Line 1 operates Type B cars, with each train consisting of 6 cars - 4 motor cars and 2 trailer cars. The first phase of the project involved the procurement of 36 trainsets. A 6-car set spans approximately 120 meters (393 ft 8 in) in length and is 2.9 meters (9 ft 6 in) wide, capable of reaching a maximum operating speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Each car features 4 pairs of 1.3 meters (4 ft 3 in) wide doors on both sides, accommodating up to 2062 passengers. The trains are constructed using lightweight aluminum alloy material, designed for a service life of 30 years. [13]

Network map

Changzhou Metro

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