Jiangtiao line of
CRT is a suburban
rapid transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas. A rapid transit system that primarily or traditionally runs below the surface may be c ...
line in
Chongqing
Chongqing ( or ; ; Sichuanese dialects, Sichuanese pronunciation: , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ), Postal Romanization, alternately romanized as Chungking (), is a Direct-administered municipalities of China, municipality in Southwes ...
, China.
The initial section of Jiangtiao line from Tiaodeng to Shengquansi opened on 6 August 2022.
This line had been known as the extension of Line 5 during its construction. Nevertheless, by the time it started operation, the color, train numbers and station codes of this line had all been separated from Line 5. However, in the future, through operation to/from Line 5 will be provided for this line.
Jiangtiao line is also the first rapid transit line in China that supports auto-switching between
AC and
DC sections without dropping pantographs down. Switch actions are performed at a
dead section east of Zhongliangshan Tunnel.
Sections
Tiaodeng – Shengquansi
The initial section from Tiaodeng to Shengquansi began construction in 2015.
The initial section is about in length, including underground section and elevated or at-grade.
The section opened on 6 August 2022.
Shengquansi – Dingshan
The remaining section from Shengquansi to Dingshan is currently under construction. Construction started on 28 December 2022. The section will be in length with 2 stations.
Opening timeline
Stations
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- In operation
- Under planning
References
{{Chongqing Rail Transit
Chongqing Rail Transit lines