Changzhou Metro

Changzhou Metro
Overview
Native name	常州轨道交通
Locale	Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	2
Number of stations	44
Daily ridership	0.267 million (31 December 2021 record)
Annual ridership	10.3 million (2019)
Website	www.czmetro.net.cn
Operation
Began operation	21 September 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-21)[1]
Technical
System length	54.03 km (33.57 mi)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Changzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China.

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 is under construction.

Announcements are made in Mandarin and English.

Lines in operation

Line	Terminals (District)		Commencement	Length km	Stations
1	Forest Park (Xinbei)	Nanxiashu (Wujin)	21 September 2019	34.24[3]	29
2	Qingfeng Park (Zhonglou)	Wuyi Lu (Wujin)	28 June 2021	19.79[4]	15
Total				54.03	44

Line 1

Main article: Line 1 (Changzhou Metro)

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

Main article: Line 2 (Changzhou Metro)

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
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
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

References

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8. "地铁5号线开工，设车站25座". 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
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10. "江苏省国资委 常州市 常州地铁6号线一期工程正式开工建设". jsgzw.jiangsu.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
11. "齐家滨陈金虎调研我市历史文化名城和交通建设情况". 2020-01-06.
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13. "来了，常州地铁1号线首列车亮相". 2018-05-29. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2021-12-29.