Changzhou Metro
Metro system in Changzhou, China
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The Changzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China.
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| Native name | 常州轨道交通 | ||
| Locale | Changzhou, Jiangsu, China | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
| Number of lines | 2 | ||
| Number of stations | 43 | ||
| Daily ridership | 0.198 million (2024 avg.) 0.413 million (record) | ||
| Annual ridership | 72.109 million (2024) | ||
| Website | www | ||
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| Began operation | 21 September 2019[1] | ||
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| System length | 54.03 km (33.57 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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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 are under construction.
Announcements are made in Mandarin and English.
Lines in operation
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
| Line | Construction start | Estimated opening | Section | Stations | Length | References |
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| 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
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 |
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| 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
