Jiangtiao line of
Chongqing Suburban Railway is a suburban
rapid transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT) or heavy rail, commonly referred to as metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport that is generally built in urban areas. A grade separation, grade separated rapid transit line below ground su ...
line in
Chongqing
ChongqingPostal Romanization, Previously romanized as Chungking ();. is a direct-administered municipality in Southwestern China. Chongqing is one of the four direct-administered municipalities under the State Council of the People's Republi ...
, 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. Since November 30th, 2023,
through operation between Line 5 and this line came into service.
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
Railway lines opened in 2022
2022 establishments in China