Changping Line, Beijing Subway
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| Overview | |||
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| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Beijing Subway | ||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Termini |
Xi'erqi Nanshao | ||
| Stations | 7 | ||
| Daily ridership |
157,100 (2014 Avg.) 199,300 (2014 Peak)[1][2] | ||
| Operation | |||
| Opening | 30 December 2010 | ||
| Operator(s) | Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corp., Ltd | ||
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| Line length | 21.24km | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (maximum service speed) | ||
The Changping Line of the Beijing Subway (Chinese: 北京地铁昌平线; pinyin: běijīng dìtiě chāngpíng xiàn) is a mostly elevated rapid transit line in northern Beijing. The line started construction in 2009. In September 2010, Construction was completed, and was followed by three-month test run. The line opened on December 30, 2010 and currently runs north from the Xi'erqi station on Line 13 to Nanshao.[3] It is 21.24 km in length with 7 stations, only Nanshao is underground. During rush hours, the section between Life Science Park and Xi'erqi Stations is most congested section in the Beijing subway network, operating at 132% capacity.[4]
After a second phase of construction, the Changping Line will be extended further north to the Thirteen Tombs Scenic Area, and will connect central Changping District with Beijing subway network.[5]
Route
The Changping Line runs parallel and to the east of the Badaling Expressway, passing near the townships of Shahe and Nanshao.
Stations
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| Xi'erqi | 西二旗 | 13 | 333 362 509 521 544 570 636 664 717 963 996 运通112 运通114 专34 专82 | Haidian |
| Life Science Park | 生命科学园 | 543 560 871 运通112 运通114 运通117 运通205 | Changping | |
| Zhuxinzhuang | 朱辛庄 | 8 | 463 560 专49 专50 | |
| Gonghuacheng | 巩华城 | 专66 | ||
| Shahe | 沙河 | 670 945 专51 | ||
| Shahe University Park | 沙河高教园 | 643 884 | ||
| Nanshao | 南邵 | 326 643 870 884 | ||
Future development
Phase II, now under construction, includes stations at the Thirteen Tombs Scenic Area, Chengdong, Chengnan, and Dingsi Lu.
A south extension beyond the current southern terminus of Xi'erqi has been proposed. Originally planned to end at Xizhimen with the entire extension sharing the right of way with Line 13 between Xizhimen and Xi'erqi, on a quadruple track layout. However, due to capacity issues at Xizhimen, the proposal has since been revised and Changping Line will parallel Line 13 and terminate at Jishuitan instead, with transfers to Line 2. The south extension is planned to be completed by 2020[6]
History
The planned route of the Changping Line was chosen from three alternatives. The other original options placed the southern terminus of the line at the Beijing North Railway Station near Line 2 at Xizhimen and at Huoying, with transfers not only to Line 8 but to Line 13 as well. One original alternative plan set Phase II at 16.7 km with one extra station beyond the Ming Tombs.[7]
On January 5, 2009, the Changping District government signed land clearing contracts with townships along route, Huilongguan, Shahe and Nanshao, marking the official beginning of Phase I construction.[5] Phase I was set to be completed by the end of 2010, and Phase II is scheduled for completion by 2012.[5]
On September 19, 2010, the line commenced trial running with empty cars.[8][9]
On December 30, 2010, Phase I of the line entered into operation.
Notes
- ↑ 北京地铁. "我市轨道交通客运量再创历史新高". Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ "2014年4月30日综合交通总体运行情况". 北京市交通信息中心 北京市交通运行监测调度中心. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
- ↑ 北京日报 (2010-06-25). "本市5条轨道交通线9月完工". 京报网. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ↑ "我市轨道交通网络化运营效果凸显". 北京市交通委员会. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 (Chinese) "昌平地铁线直通十三陵景区:一期拟设7站拆迁工作已经启动" 京华时报 Jan. 7, 2009
- ↑ 北京轨道交通昌平线南延有望接积水潭站
- ↑ (Chinese) "地铁昌平线预计2010年通车 林溪•石溪谷地旁设站" Landlist.cn Dec. 26, 2008
- ↑ "Beijing urban rail Changping Line holds a trial run" Danwei.org
- ↑ (Chinese) "昌平线试运行40分钟跑全程" 京华时报
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