Summary
The Line 1 of Wuhan Metro (Chinese: 武汉轨道交通一号线) is an elevated metro line in the city of Wuhan, Hubei. It is the longest continuous metro viaduct in the world. Line 1 opened on 28 July 2004,[1] making Wuhan the fifth city in mainland China to have a metro system after Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Guangzhou.[2] This is the first Metro line in China incorrectly referred to as a light rail (轻轨; qīngguǐ) line in Chinese terminology because it is elevated.[3] Originally a branch line was planned to cross the Yangtze to Wuchang District via the Second Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge.[4] The Second Wuhan River Bridge even had a provision in the central median where Line 1 trains would run in anticipation for the branch line when it opened in 1995. However, by 2003 the reservation was removed to allow for more traffic lanes when the bridge was undergoing renovation.[5]
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| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Wuhan | ||
| Locale | Wuhan, China | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 32 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Wuhan Metro | ||
| Services | 1 | ||
| Operator(s) | Wuhan Metro Group Co., Ltd. | ||
| Rolling stock | CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Chinese Type B CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Chinese Type B | ||
| Daily ridership | 404,100 (Nov. 2018 daily average) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 28 July 2004 | ||
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| Line length | 38 km (23.61 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Character | Elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | Third rail 750 V DC | ||
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History edit
- July 28, 2004: phase 1 from Huangpu Road to Zongguan opened.
- July 29, 2010: phase 2 from Dijiao to Huangpu Road and from Zongguan to Dongwu Boulevard opened. Jianghan Road changed its name into Xunlimen.[6][7]
- May 28, 2014: Hankou North extension opened.[8]
- Sept 17, 2014: Zhuyehai opened.[9]
- Dec 26, 2017: Extension to Jinghe opened.[10]
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
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| Huangpu Road — Zongguan | 28 July 2004 | 9.769 km (6.07 mi) | 10 | Phase 1 |
| Dijiao — Huangpu Road | 29 July 2010 | 7.040 km (4.37 mi) | 6 | Phase 2 |
| Zongguan — Dongwu Boulevard | 11.454 km (7.12 mi) | 9 | ||
| Hankou North — Dijiao | 28 May 2014 | 5.555 km (3.45 mi) | 3 | Hankou North extension |
| Zhuyehai | 17 September 2014 | Infill station | 1 | |
| Dongwu Boulevard — Jinghe | 26 December 2017 | 4.118 km (2.56 mi) | 3 | Jinghe North extension |
Stations edit
Phase 1 stations are (from west to east): Zongguan, Taipingyang, Qiaokoulu, Chongrenlu, Lijibeilu, Youyilu, Xunlimen (originally Jianghanlu, connection with future Line 2; not to confuse with the future Jianghanlu station of Line 2), Dazhilu, Sanyanglu, Huangpulu.
Line 1, Phase 2 stations from west to east are Jinshandadao (not open yet), Dongwudadao, Wuhuandadao, Etouwan, Zhuyehai, Duoluokou, Gutianyilu, Gutianerlu, Gutiansanlu, Gutiansilu and Hanxiyilu to the West of Zongguan and Toudaojie, Erqilu, Xuzhouxincun, Danshuichi, Xinrong (originally Chalukou) and Dijiao to the East of Huangpulu (station names changed according to official system map and schedule[7]).
| Station name | Connections | Distance km |
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| Hankou North | 汉口北 | 0.000 | 0.000 | Huangpi | ||
| Shekouxincheng | 滠口新城 | 3.410 | 3.410 | |||
| Tengzigang | 滕子岗 | 1.120 | 4.530 | Jiang'an | ||
| Dijiao | 堤角 | 1.025 | 5.555 | |||
| Xinrong | 新荣 | Yangluo | 1.165 | 6.720 | ||
| Danshuichi | 丹水池 | 1.437 | 8.157 | |||
| Xuzhouxincun | 徐州新村 | 1.525 | 9.682 | |||
| Erqi Road | 二七路 | 0.795 | 10.477 | |||
| Toudao Street | 头道街 | 0.915 | 11.392 | |||
| Huangpu Road | 黄浦路 | 8 | 1.203 | 12.595 | ||
| Sanyang Road | 三阳路 | 7 | 1.155 | 13.750 | ||
| Dazhi Road | 大智路 | 6 | 1.010 | 14.760 | ||
| Xunlimen | 循礼门 | 2 | 1.083 | 15.843 | ||
| Youyi Road | 友谊路 | 0.986 | 16.829 | Jianghan | ||
| Liji North Road | 利济北路 | 0.888 | 17.717 | Qiaokou | ||
| Chongren Road | 崇仁路 | 0.880 | 18.597 | |||
| Qiaokou Road | 硚口路 | 1.142 | 19.739 | |||
| Taipingyang | 太平洋 | 1.045 | 20.784 | |||
| Zongguan | 宗关 | 3 | 1.580 | 22.364 | ||
| Hanxi 1st Road | 汉西一路 | 0.921 | 23.285 | |||
| Gutian 4th Road | 古田四路 | 0.820 | 24.105 | |||
| Gutian 3rd Road | 古田三路 | 0.795 | 24.900 | |||
| Gutian 2nd Road | 古田二路 | 0.907 | 25.807 | |||
| Gutian 1st Road | 古田一路 | 1.518 | 27.325 | |||
| Duoluokou | 舵落口 | 1.435 | 28.760 | |||
| Zhuyehai | 竹叶海 | 0.807 | 29.567 | |||
| Etouwan | 额头湾 | 0.944 | 30.511 | |||
| Wuhuan Boulevard | 五环大道 | 1.655 | 32.166 | Dongxihu | ||
| Dongwu Boulevard | 东吴大道 | 1.652 | 33.818 | |||
| Matoutan Park | 码头潭公园 | 6 | 1.037 | 34.855 | ||
| Sandian | 三店 | 1.971 | 36.826 | |||
| Jinghe | 径河 | 1.110 | 37.936 | |||
All translation of station names are according to official translation.[11]
Operation edit
Beginning May 28, 2014, every other train will reach Hankou North Station as the northern terminus; others will terminate at Dijiao Station.[12]
Rolling stock edit
Right: Phase 1 rolling stock.
| Type | Time of manufacturing | Lines operated | Cars | Assembly | Notes |
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| Type B | 200?–2004 | Line 1, Wuhan Metro | 48 | Tc+M+M+Tc | Manufactured by Changchun Railway Vehicles.[13] |
| Type B | 2010–2011 | Line 1, Wuhan Metro | 84 | Tc+M+M+Tc | Manufactured by Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd.[14] |
The rolling stock for Line 1 is a uses 4 car Type B trains, with 100 km/h (62 mph) of max speed, 80 km/h (50 mph) of operation max speed, and 36.6 km/h (23 mph) average speed. Traction power is provided by a third rail collected by bottom contact contact shoes on the train. A full train provides 176 seats, and can carry 1,276 passengers by Chinese regulation of 9 people per square meter.[15]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 武汉轻轨今迎第1亿名乘客 (in Simplified Chinese). 荆楚网-楚天都市报. 2011-04-09. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ (English) "Urbanrail—Wuhan Archived 2010-04-09 at the Wayback Machine Apr. 9, 2011
- ^ Wuhan, along with other three Chinese cities, has been the first batch to be approved to build so-called "light rail" system in China since 2000, see 2000年，国家批准长春、大连、武汉和重庆4个城市为首批轻轨建设示范城市. Archived from the original on 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2012-11-16.. However, Changchun built a true light-rail system, Dalian built a metro-style commuter rail system (and is referred to as 快轨; kuàiguǐ, not "轻轨 qīngguǐ"), and Chongqing opted for a monorail system, whereas Wuhan was the only one to build an elevated metro system. See "Urbanrail—Wuhan" Archived 2010-04-09 at the Wayback Machine and affiliated Wikipedia pages. See also a comment from He Jibin, an Urban Planning official from Wuhan Municipality: "Do not assume only underground lines are metro, Line 1 is also a type of metro..." (“不要认为地下的才是地铁，1号线也是地铁的一种方式……”何继斌开门见山地纠正概念，他是武汉市国土规划局交通市政处处长……) Li Fei (李斐) (March 2012). 那些年，我们一起追的地铁. 大武汉. 148: 33. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14.
- ^ 武汉规划网－武汉市规划研究院. www.whplan.cn. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- ^ 长江二桥：二千万元做“美容”. www.cnhubei.com. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- ^ "Wuhan light rail starts test run". China Daily. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ^ a b 武汉轻轨1号线开通 (in Chinese). Wuhan Metro. Archived from the original on 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ 武汉地铁1号线汉口北延长线明日开通. ycwb.com news. 2014-05-27. Archived from the original on 2016-01-05. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
- ^ 竹叶海站宜家联廊桥投入使用 [Zhuyehai Station opened]. Qiaokou District People's Government. 2014-09-17. Archived from the original on 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2014-09-18.
- ^ 武汉轻轨1号线向西延伸4公里 今年开工2013年通车_网易新闻. news.163.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ^ "Official Map of Operation". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
- ^ 记者体验轻轨汉口北延长线 半小时可达循礼门
- ^ changj (2009-10-27). 一号线一期工程车辆车体外表油漆涂装改造工程二次招标公告 (in Chinese). 武汉地铁. Retrieved 2010-01-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 中国南车进入武汉地铁市场 株机公司中标84辆地铁 (in Chinese). 中国南车. 2008-11-17. Retrieved 2010-01-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 武汉市轨道交通一号线车辆 (in Chinese). 长客轨道. 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2010-07-04.[permanent dead link]