Wuhu Rail Transit

Wuhu Rail Transit is a two-line monorail rapid transit system in Wuhu, Anhui, China. Both lines will use Bombardier Innovia Monorail trains manufactured under a joint venture with CRRC.[2] Line 1 opened on November 3, 2021, with line 2 expected to open by the end of 2021.[3]

Wuhu Rail Transit
Line 1 and Line 2
Overview
LocaleWuhu, Anhui, China
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines1
Number of stations25
Operation
Began operationNovember 3, 2021[1]
Technical
System length30.4 km (18.9 mi)

History

Line 1

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

On September 25, 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 November 3, 2021.[1]

Line 2

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

Stations and Description
Baoshunlu Station under construction

Line 1
Station name Connections Distance
km
English[7] Chinese[7]
Baoshunlu 保顺路
Huashanlu 华山路
Taishanlu 泰山路
Hengshanlu 衡山路
Longshanlu 龙山路
Anshanlu 鞍山路
Gangwanlu 港湾路
Yu'anlu 裕安路
Wuyishanlu 武夷山路
Gangyilu 港一路
Tianzhushanlu 天柱山路
Tianmenshanlu 天门山路
Chizhushanlu 赤铸山路
Zheshanlu 赭山路
Zheshangongyuan 赭山公园
Zhongshanbeilu 中山北路
Jiuziguangchang 鸠兹广场  2  (U/C)
Huanchengbeilu 环城北路
Aotizhongxin 奥体中心
Honghuashanlu 红花山路
Bolanzhongxin 博览中心
Wenjindonglu 文津东路
Henglangshanlu 珩琅山路
Wuhunan Railway Station 芜湖南站
Baimashan 白马山

Line 1 consists of 25 stations (all elevated stations) and 30.46 kilometres (18.93 mi)[8] of track between Baoshunlu station in the north and Baimashan station in the south.[7] It opened on November 3, 2021.[1]

Line 2 (Phase 1)
Station name Connections Distance
km
English[7] Chinese[7]
Wanchunhulu 万春湖路
Mengxilu 梦溪路
Huizhoulu 徽州路
Haiyanlu 海晏路
Zhengwuzhongxin 政务中心
Yunconglu 云从路
Shenshangongyuan 神山公园
Wuhu Railway Station 芜湖火车站
Shenshankou 神山口
Wenhualu 文化路
Jiuziguangchang 鸠兹广场  1 

The first phase of Line 2 runs between Wanchunhulu station to Jiuziguangchang station, with transfer to Line 1 at Jiuziguangchang station.[7] It consists of 11 stations and 15.787 kilometres (9.810 mi) of track.[9][10] It is also projected to be completed in 2021.

Planned

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.[11]

References
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  2. 江苏三六五网络有限公司. "高清|芜湖轨道交通1、2号线无人驾驶列车居然长这样？-芜湖365淘房". news.wh.house365.com. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  3. "Wuhu City monorail maintenance contract awarded". International Railway Journal. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. 江苏三六五网络有限公司. "高清|墩柱有了"身份证" 芜湖轨道交通1号线建设正酣-芜湖365淘房". news.wh.house365.com. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  5. "安徽"第二城"，即将进入轨道交通时代". Sina. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  6. 江苏三六五网络有限公司. "芜湖轨道交通2号线建设又有新进展，"轨道交通时代"即将到来！-芜湖365淘房". news.wh.house365.com. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  7. "官宣！芜湖市轨道交通1号线、2号线一期站名正式确定！".
  8. "最高时速80千米 芜湖单轨列车运行时间公布". 轨道交通1号线线路全长30.46千米，沿城市南北向敷设，共设高架站25座
  9. "轨道交通2号线一期进入全线调试阶段". 2021-06-07.
  10. "多图！芜湖轨道交通2号线最新进展曝光，赶紧来看！". www.sohu.com.
  11. "芜湖市城市轨道交通建设规划（2021-2025年）环境影响评价公众参与第一次公示". 2020-10-10.
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