Changping Line, Beijing Subway

The Changping Line of the Beijing Subway () is a half elevated, half underground rapid transit line in northern Beijing. The line started construction in 2009. In September 2010, Construction of Phase I was completed, and was followed by three-month test run. Phase I of the line opened on December 30, 2010 and ran north from the Xi'erqi station on Line 13 to Nanshao. On December 26, 2015, Phase II of the line opened, extending the line northwards to the Ming Tombs Scenic Area and terminating at Changping Xishankou station. On December 31, 2021, the one-station extension to opened. It connects the central Changping District with the Beijing subway network.

During rush hours, as of 2013, the section between Life Science Park and Xi'erqi Stations is the most congested section in the Beijing subway network, operating at 132% capacity.

Route

The Changping Line runs parallel and to the east of the Badaling Expressway, passing near the townships of Shahe and Nanshao.

Stations (North to South)

Service Routes:
* Regular: Changping Xishankou –
* Short rush hour: Shahe Gaojiaoyuan –
* Middle rush hour: Changping Dongguan – , with Beishaowa bypassed in the morning (○)
* Long rush hour (▲△): → Changping Xishankou, with some trains bypass Gonghuacheng, only available in the morning
* Some trains before or after rush hours, and near the last train: → Zhuxinzhuang, then return to the Dingsilu Depot

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Future development

The southern extension to Jimenqiao station is under construction. The extension is 12.6 km in length, including 0.36 km elevated section and 12.24 km underground section. The extension will add 8 underground stations to the line. The one-station extension to opened on December 31, 2021, and the section between Qinghe railway station and is scheduled to open in the end of 2022, with 5 new stations. The opening date of station and station (interchange to Line 12) is not announced yet.

A further southern extension from Jimenqiao is planned. It will interchange with Line 9 and Line 13A at Xueyuannanlu station (formerly known as Mingguangqiaoxi station). The date to start this extension is still yet to be determined.

History

The planned route of the Changping Line was chosen from three alternatives. The other original options placed the southern terminus of the line at the Beijing North Railway Station near Line 2 at Xizhimen and at Huoying, with transfers not only to Line 8 but to Line 13 as well. One original alternative plan set Phase II at with one extra station beyond the Ming Tombs.

On January 5, 2009, the Changping District government signed land clearing contracts with townships along route, Huilongguan, Shahe and Nanshao, marking the official beginning of Phase I construction. Phase I was set to be completed by the end of 2010, and Phase II is scheduled for completion by 2012.

On September 19, 2010, the line commenced trial running with empty cars.

On December 30, 2010, Phase I of the line entered into operation.

On December 26, 2015, Phase II of the line entered into operation, extending the line north underground for another 5 stations.

On December 31, 2021, a one-station extension to opened.

Rolling Stock

References

External links

Map of an early route proposal for the Changping Line

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Beijing Subway lines
Railway lines opened in 2010
2010 establishments in China
750 V DC railway electrification