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Changzhou Metro

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Changzhou Metro
Overview
Native name常州轨道交通
LocaleChangzhou, Jiangsu, China
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines2
Number of stations44
Daily ridership0.267 million (31 December 2021 record)
Annual ridership10.3 million (2019)
Websitewww.czmetro.net.cn Edit this at Wikidata
Operation
Began operation21 September 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-21)[1]
Technical
System length54.03 km (33.57 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

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

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

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Line Terminals
(District) 		Commencement Length
km 		Stations
 1  Forest Park
(Xinbei) 		Nanxiashu
(Wujin) 		21 September 2019 34.24[3] 29
 2  Qingfeng Park
(Zhonglou) 		Wuyi Lu
(Wujin) 		28 June 2021 19.79[4] 15
Total 54.03 44

Line 1

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Main article: Line 1 (Changzhou Metro)

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

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Main article: Line 2 (Changzhou Metro)

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

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Short term plan

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Line Construction start Estimated opening Section Stations Length References
 1  (North ext.) Forest Park - Chunjiang 2 3.5 [5]
 1  (South ext.) Nanxiashu - Changzhou South railway station 2 3.2 [5]
 2  (West ext.) Hexi - Qingfeng Park 7 8.6 [5]
 2  (East ext.) Wuyi Lu - Qishuyan railway station 4 5.0 [5]
 5  October 2023[2] 2028 Lanyuewan - Dongqing 25 30.9 [8][9]
 6  October 2024[10] 2029 Wujin Yanjiang railway station - Jianye Lu 21 28.9 [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

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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]

Line Construction start Estimate opening Section Stations Length References
 3  Changzhou North railway station(metro) - Lijia
 4  Photovoltaics Industry Part - Jianhu Parking

Fares

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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

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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

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Map


References

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  1. ^ a b c "常州地铁1号线今日正式开通初期运营". 2019-09-21. Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. ^ a b "地铁5号线开工 设车站25座". 现代快报. 2023-10-30. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  3. ^ a b "定了！常州市轨道交通1号线本周六上午9：30开通". 2019-09-18. Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  4. ^ a b c "常州地铁二号线开通 "地铁时代"跨入"换乘时代"". 2021-06-23.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "【征询】常州市城市轨道交通第二期建设规划（2020-2026年）环评公众意见征询". 2020-03-19. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. ^ "国庆我在岗|常州地铁的第一个黄金周客流突破120万人次". 2019-10-08.
  7. ^ a b c "常州地铁2号线一期工程全面开工 2020年试运营". 2017-02-13. Archived from the original on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  8. ^ a b "地铁5号线开工，设车站25座". 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  9. ^ "『常州』地铁5号线10月29日开工_城轨_新闻_轨道交通网-新轨网". www.rail-transit.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  10. ^ "江苏省国资委 常州市 常州地铁6号线一期工程正式开工建设". jsgzw.jiangsu.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  11. ^ "齐家滨陈金虎调研我市历史文化名城和交通建设情况". 2020-01-06.
  12. ^ "市发展改革委 市交通局关于核定常州市轨道交通（地铁）票价的通知". 2019-08-16.
  13. ^ "来了，常州地铁1号线首列车亮相". 2018-05-29. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
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