Line 1 (Changsha Metro) Explained

Type:Rapid transit
System:Changsha Metro
Status:Operational
Locale:Changsha, China
Stations:25
Routes:1
Owner:Changsha Government
Operator:Changsha Metro Corporation
Character:Underground and Elevated
Linelength:33.432NaN2
Tracks:2
Electrification:Overhead catenary, 1,500 V DC
Map State:collapsed

Line 1 of the Changsha Metro is a line of the Changsha Metro that runs across Changsha, from Jinpenqiu in the north to Shangshuangtang in the south. It serves 25 stations over 33.43 km, and is coloured red on the system map. It first began operations on June 28, 2016.

History

The first phase of the line, spanning 23.55km (14.63miles) from Kaifu District Government to Shangshuangtang, commenced construction work on December 26, 2010. Excavation work was completed in October 2015,[1] and the section was opened on June 28, 2016.[2]

A 5-station, 9.88 km long extension north to Caixia Road from Kaifu District Government began construction on October 16, 2020.[3] It's completed in 28 June 2024.[4]

Opening timeline

SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name
Kaifu District Government — Shangshuangtang28 June 201623.552NaN220Phase 1
Jinpenqiu — Kaifu District Government28 June 20249.882NaN25Northern extension

Stations

Station nameConnectionsDistance
Location
0.000.00Kaifu
1.701.70
1.803.50
1.705.20
1.006.20
0.807.00
1.308.30Kaifu/Furong/Tianxin
0.608.90
0.609.50Rowspan=2Tianxin
1.3510.85
1.0011.85Tianxin/Yuhua
0.7012.55
0.7513.30
1.9515.25Tianxin
1.0016.25
1.8018.05
1.3019.35
1.8521.20
1.0022.20
1.4023.60

Rolling stock

Services on the line are provided by a fleet of 23 Type B train sets manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou. These train sets run in a six-car formation and have a top speed of 80km/h, and have double-layered flooring installed for noise reduction and improved passenger comfort.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 长沙地铁1号线昨起试运行 1、2号线换乘最高票价7元 . . March 22, 2016 . china.com.cn . Chinese . March 13, 2018 .
  2. Web site: 长沙地铁一号线正式开通运营 . . June 29, 2016 . huaqi.info . Chinese . March 13, 2018 .
  3. Web site: 2021-02-19 . 长沙地铁最新消息!除了6号线,未来几年还有这些线路建成通车 .
  4. Web site: 28 June 2024 . 长沙市轨道交通1号线北延一期开通载客 . 29 June 2024 . icswb.com.
  5. Web site: 长沙地铁1号线超节能 明年上路 . . August 28, 2015 . chinatimes.com . Chinese . March 13, 2018 .