Shanghai Metro Light Rail System, China
Key Data:
City population
19 million
Operator
Shanghai Metro Corporation (two companies)
Date opened
Line 1 – April 1995; Line 2 – 1998; Line 3 – 2001
Route length (2007)
145km (90.1 miles)
Number of passengers carried/day
1.9 million (December 2006)
Maximum line speed
80km/h (50mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Power supply
1,500V d.c. overhead
Rolling Stock:
Suppliers
Adtranz (Bombardier), Siemens, Alstom
Vehicle type
Two driving trailers, four or six trailers per unit
New order
498 cars (83 trains)
Builder
Bombardier
Delivery date
2008–2009
Special Characteristics:
Long-term project to tackle serious traffic congestion
11 metro lines planned for operation by 2009
Measures taken to improve passenger handling and safety
Interchange points with heavy and light rail
Stations designed for individuality and to aid recognition
Major joint business for Siemens, Bombardier and Alstom
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