Changsha Maglev
Changsha Maglev Train arriving at Langli Station
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| 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) |
Coordinates: 28°10′12″N 113°08′57″E / 28.1699°N 113.1491°E
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. 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. 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 .
Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016. Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan ($749 million).
Maglev track under construction in front of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (2015)
Maglev track under construction along the airport highway (2015)
Platform of Changsha Airport Station (2016)
Interior of Changsha Maglev train (2016)
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.
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