Changsha Maglev

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Changsha Maglev
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 100 km/h (62 mph)
Top speed 120 km/h (75 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] It takes 19.5　minutes to complete the whole journey.

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

Station Name
English
Station Name
Hanzi
Transfer
Location
Changshanan Station 磁浮高铁站  2 
Convention & Exhibition Center 会展中心
Langli 磁浮㮾梨
Automobile City 汽车城
Changsha Huanghua International Airport 磁浮机场

References

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