Line 2 (Wuhan Metro)
The Line 2 of Wuhan Metro (Chinese: 武汉地铁二号线) is the first underground metro line crossing the Yangtze River. The line started its trial run on September 25, 2012,[4][5] and officially opened on December 28, 2012.[3][6] It is Wuhan's second metro line after Line 1, and the city's first underground line, since Line 1 is mostly elevated. Line 2 runs in a northwest–southeast direction, connecting Hankou and Wuchang, including Hankou Railway Station and major commercial districts.
| Line 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Platform of Zhongshan Park | |||
| Overview | |||
| Other name(s) | Line 2n or Airport line (机场线) | ||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Wuhan | ||
| Locale | Wuhan, Hubei | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 39 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Wuhan Metro | ||
| Services | 1 | ||
| Operator(s) | Wuhan Metro Group Co., Ltd. | ||
| Rolling stock | CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Chinese Type B | ||
| Daily ridership | 1,000,000 (2017 Avg.)[1] 1,165,500 (April 2017 Peak)[2] | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 28 December 2012[3] | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 60 km (37.28 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Character | Underground and elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) | ||
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The number of single day passengers on Line 2 has exceeded 500,000 on Jan 1, 2013, the first weekday after its opening, excluding elders holding free passes.[7] When more lines interchangeable with Line 2 open around 2015, the passenger volume could reach 1 million per day. And such number was consistently reached by April 2017. To accommodate such huge traffic numbers, all stations on Line 2 have been extended to the length of 8-car trains for future use.[8]
Line 2 is an important metro line in the Wuhan Metro system for being able to carry the heavy cross-Yangtze traffic in Wuhan.
Overview edit
- Length: 60 kilometres (37 mi)
- Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
- Stations: 38.
- Double track: full line.
- Electrified: full line.
- Underground: full line.
- Traffic direction: right-hand side.[9]
History edit
Construction initially began on November 16, 2006, at Fanhu Station under a test-initiative program.[10] and the National Development and Reform Commission approved all construction of the line on September 1, 2007.[11] The tunnels were completed on February 26, 2012,[12] and the line started revenue service on December 28, 2012.[13] It was extended to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport on December 28, 2016.[9] An extension of the line to the south in Donghu New Technology Development Zone is operating and was opened on February 19, 2019.[14][15][16]
On the first day of the system's operations, 132,000 passengers were counted entering or exiting the system at the line's last station in Wuchang, Optics Valley Square (Guanggu Guangchang). By the early 2013, the weekday daily ridership (entries + exits) at the same station was counted at 95,000.[17] As of April 2013 the daily ridership of Line 2 averaged 383,600 people per day.[1]
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinyintan — Optics Valley Square | 28 December 2012 | 27.152 km (16.87 mi) | 21 | Phase 1 |
| Tianhe International Airport — Jinyintan | 28 December 2016 | 19.957 km (12.40 mi) | 7 | Airport extension |
| Optics Valley Square — Fozuling | 19 February 2019 | 13.35 km (8.30 mi) | 10 | Southern extension |
Stations edit
| Station name | Connections | Distance km | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||||
| Tianhe International Airport | 天河机场 | WXG WUH | 0.000 | 0.000 | Huangpi |
| Hangkongzongbu | 航空总部 | 6.004 | 6.004 | ||
| Songjiagang | 宋家岗 | 1.427 | 7.431 | ||
| Julong Boulevard | 巨龙大道 | 7 | 2.039 | 9.470 | |
| Panlongcheng | 盘龙城 | 1.643 | 11.113 | ||
| Hongtu Boulevard | 宏图大道 | 3 8 | 3.946 | 15.059 | Dongxihu |
| Changqingcheng | 常青城 | 2.886 | 17.945 | ||
| Jinyintan | 金银潭 | 2.012 | 19.957 | ||
| Changqing Huayuan | 常青花园 | 6 | 1.092 | 21.049 | |
| Changgang Road | 长港路 | 1.725 | 22.774 | Jianghan | |
| Hankou Railway Station | 汉口火车站 | 10 12 WXG HKN | 1.407 | 24.181 | |
| Fanhu | 范湖 | 3 | 1.216 | 25.397 | |
| Wangjiadun East | 王家墩东 | 7 | 1.410 | 26.807 | |
| Qingnian Road | 青年路 | 1.002 | 27.809 | ||
| Zhongshan Park | 中山公园 | 0.946 | 28.755 | ||
| Xunlimen | 循礼门 | 1 | 1.543 | 30.298 | |
| Jianghan Road | 江汉路 | 6 | 0.897 | 31.195 | |
| Jiyuqiao | 积玉桥 | 5 | 3.292 | 34.487 | Wuchang |
| Pangxiejia | 螃蟹岬 | 7 | 1.579 | 36.066 | |
| Xiaoguishan | 小龟山 | 0.930 | 36.996 | ||
| Hongshan Square | 洪山广场 | 4 | 1.168 | 38.164 | |
| Zhongnan Road | 中南路 | 4 | 0.966 | 39.130 | |
| Baotong Temple | 宝通寺 | 1.418 | 40.548 | ||
| Jiedaokou | 街道口 | 8 | 1.238 | 41.786 | Hongshan |
| Guangbutun | 广埠屯 | 0.951 | 42.737 | ||
| Huquan | 虎泉 | 11 | 1.613 | 44.350 | |
| Yangjiawan | 杨家湾 | Wuhan BRT | 1.442 | 45.792 | |
| Optics Valley Square | 光谷广场 | 11 | 1.317 | 47.109 | |
| Luoxiong Road | 珞雄路 | Optics Valley Tram (via Walking Street and Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Station) | 0.794 | 47.903 | |
| Huazhong University of Science and Technology | 华中科技大学 | Optics Valley Tram | 1.009 | 48.912 | |
| Guanggu Boulevard | 光谷大道 | 0.817 | 49.729 | ||
| Jiayuan Road | 佳园路 | 1.368 | 51.097 | ||
| Wuhandong Railway Station | 武汉东站 | 11 LFN | 1.487 | 52.584 | Jiangxia |
| Huanglongshan Road | 黄龙山路 | 1.059 | 53.643 | ||
| Jinronggang North | 金融港北 | 2.038 | 55.681 | Hongshan/Jiangxia | |
| Xiuhu | 秀湖 | 1.603 | 57.284 | ||
| Canglong East Street | 藏龙东街 | 1.999 | 59.283 | Jiangxia | |
| Fozuling | 佛祖岭 | Optics Valley Tram | 1.021 | 60.304 | |
Change of Names edit
On August 23, 2012, five stations were renamed according to the result of a poll.
- Jinse Yayuan and Mingdu Stations were firstly named after nearby real estate development, and was subsequently renamed as "Changgang Road" and "Yangjiawan" respectively to avoid advertising for the development.
- "Hankou Railway Station Station" has been renamed "Hankou Railway Station" to avoid unnecessary repetition and pronunciation challenges.
- "Jia" in Pangxiejia has a homophone that tells the story of history as the site of Metro station was once a section of the ancient city walls of Wuchang that were built along the Pangxiejia ridge.
- "Xiaoguishan" replaced Tiyu South Road (Tiyunanlu) to make the historical places more easily recognizable.[18]
Paired Cross-Platform Transfer edit
- 3D map
- 2D map
Hongshan Square station and Zhongnan Road station offer paired cross-platform interchange for passengers riding between 4 directions of the two lines. The configuration for the two stations is similar to that of Mong Kok and Prince Edward stations in Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway.[19]
Passengers riding on Line 2 from Hankou wishing to reach Wuchang railway station, can transfer at Zhongnan Road station by crossing the platform. Those who going to Wuhan railway station, can transfer at Hongshan Square station by crossing the platform, and vice versa.[20]
Female Waiting Area edit
Stations of Line 2 provides female only waiting area during hours of operation, following the example of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Tehran and Mexico City, to protect female riders from sexual harassment.[21][22] Wuhan became the first city to set up female only waiting area in China.[23]
Starbucks Metro Store edit
China's first Starbucks Metro store is opened in Hongshan Square station.[24]
Sale of Partial Naming Rights edit
Partial naming rights of Jianghan Road station of this line was sold to a local snack producer, Zhouheiya (Zhou's dark duck), and has aroused public discontent with the Wuhan Metro Group company.[25] Some are upset by the fact that Metro company sold the rights without public input; some are because the product is not of high taste, and might affect the image of the city; some think it is fine, for selling partial naming rights is a good way to attract funding from the private sector, and does not materially affect the quality of the service.[citation needed]
As of November 23, 2012, all sale of partial naming rights are canceled.[26]
Rolling stock edit
| Type | Time of manufacturing | Lines operated | Cars | Assembly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type B | 2011–2012 | Line 2, Wuhan Metro | 180 | Tc+M+M+M+M+Tc | Manufactured by Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd.[27] |
The rolling stock for Line 2 is currently 6-car trains, with 100 km/h (62 mph) max speed, 80 km/h (50 mph) operational max speed and 36.6 km/h (22.7 mph) average running speed. The collection shoe is installed on the lower part of the vehicle. The third rail is a mix of steel and aluminum. A full train provides 176 seats, and can carry 1276 passengers by Chinese regulation of 9 people per square meter. In the future 8-car trains will be used.[8]
See also edit
References edit
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