Changsha Maglev

Coordinates: 28°10′12″N 113°08′57″E / 28.1699°N 113.1491°E / 28.1699; 113.1491

Changsha Maglev

Changsha Maglev Train arriving at Langli Station
Overview
Native name	Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线
Transit type	magnetic levitation
Number of lines	1
Number of stations	Initially 3, planned for 5
Operation
Began operation	May 6, 2016
Operator(s)	Guangzhou Railway Group
Technical
System length	18.55 km (11.53 mi)
Average speed	57 km/h (35 mph) (Including stops)
Top speed	100 km/h (62 mph)

The Changsha Maglev, or Changsha Maglev Express(Chinese: 长沙磁浮快线; pinyin: Chángshā cífú kuàixiàn), is a medium-low speed magnetic levitation, or maglev line in Changsha, China. This is China's second maglev line, after Shanghai Maglev, and the first domestically built maglev line that uses indigenous technology.^[1] The line stretches over 18.55 kilometers and runs between Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Langli station and the high-speed railway station Changsha South Railway Station.^[2] Its rolling stock is designed for a speed of up to 120 km/h, currently however it is running with a maximum speed of 100 km/h .^[3]

Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016.^[4] Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).^[5]

Stations

• 
  Maglev track under construction in front of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (2015)
• 
  Maglev track under construction along the airport highway (2015)
• 
  Platfrom of Changsha Airport Station (2016)
• 
  Interior of Changsha Maglev train (2016)

Hours of Operation

Since August 4, 2016, the first trains departs from Airport Station or Changsha South Railway Station at 7:00am; The last train leaves Airport Station or Changsha South Railway Station at 9:00pm. The current service interval is 15.3 minutes and each train completes the whole journey in 19.5 minutes.^[6]

References

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