Fenghuang Maglev is a medium-low speed maglev rapid transit line in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan province, China. The first phase officially started operation on 30 July 2022[1][2] and connects the Fenghuang Gucheng railway station on Zhangjiajie–Jishou–Huaihua high-speed railway with Fenghuangdengdai.[3]
Description
The line operates at speeds up to 100 km/h.[4] The first phase is 9.12 km (5.67 mi) with 4 stations (and 2 more reserved stations). The ticket price is 58 yuan, allowing passengers to take unlimited times within four days. The operation time is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (local time), with the 30-minute interval.[5]
Stations
- Legend
- In operation
- Reserved stations, under planning
Station name[3] | Connections | Distance km | |
---|---|---|---|
English | Chinese[3] | ||
Fenghuang Gucheng railway station | 凤凰古城 | Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua | |
Shiwaitaoyuan | 世外桃源 | ||
Qiliangdong | 奇梁洞 | ||
Fenghuangyingbin | 凤凰迎宾 | ||
Fenghuanglansheng | 凤凰揽胜 | ||
Fenghuangdengdai | 凤凰等待 |
History
On the afternoon of August 5, 2019, Wang Wuliang, Secretary of the Party committee and chairman of Hunan Rail Transit Group and chairman of Hunan Maglev Group, first went to the construction site of the project to express their sincere thanks for their hard work and efficient work, and visited the construction site of Fenghuang Maglev at Fenghuang high speed railway station, depot and Liwan tunnel.[6]
In June 2021 it was reported that all the beam erection had been completed and 60% of the track laying was done.[7]
Fenghuang Maglev officially opened on 30 July 2022.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b "Maglev line opens to tourists in Fenghuang".
- ^ a b "Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express Starts Operation". 2022-08-01. Archived from the original on 2022-09-16.
- ^ a b c "凤凰磁浮观光快线试营业". 2022-05-02. Archived from the original on 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "Fenghuang Maglev Line to Open to Traffic by the End of This Year". Archived from the original on 2021-12-04.
- ^ ""中国最美磁浮线"正式开业,构建凤凰文旅新格局". Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ^ 国内首个“磁浮+文化+旅游”项目!凤凰磁浮文化旅游项目开工
- ^ "凤凰磁浮:架梁完毕,铺轨过半". Sohu. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-26.