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. 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]
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- ↑ "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.