Wuhu Rail Transit

Wuhu Rail Transit is a two-line monorail rapid transit system in Wuhu, Anhui, China. Both lines use Bombardier Innovia Monorail 300 trains manufactured under a joint venture with CRRC.[2] Line 1 opened on 3 November 2021, with Line 2 opening on 28 December 2021.[3]

Wuhu Rail Transit
Wuhu Rail Transit Line 1 Monorail
Wuhu Rail Transit Line 1 Monorail
Overview
LocaleWuhu, Anhui, China
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines2
Number of stations36
Operation
Began operation3 November 2021 (2021-11-03)[1]
Technical
System length46.2 km (28.7 mi)

History

Line Terminals Commencement Newest
Extension
Length
km
Stations
 1  Baoshunlu Baimashan 3 November 2021 (2021-11-03) 30.46 25
 2  Jiuziguangchang Wanchunhulu 28 December 2021 (2021-12-28) 15.787 11
Total 46.25 36

Line 1

Jiuziguangchang Station an interchange between Lines 1 and 2.

Line 1 has been under construction since December 2016.[4]

On 25 September 2021, Wuhu Rail Transit Line 1 launched a monthly long trial with 10,000 passengers per week expected to test the line for free.[5]

Line 1 opened on 3 November 2021.[1]

Line 2

The first phase of Line 2 started construction in 2018.[6]

Line 2 opened on 28 December 2021.[3]

Future development

Line 2 (Phase 2)

The second phase of Line 2 is under planning and will be completed by 2025. It will extend Line 2 to Jiangbei railway station.[7]

Other plans

The system is planned to comprise five lines.

References

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