Dalian Metro

Dalian Metro
Info
Locale	Dalian
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	1
Number of stations	18
Operation
Began operation	2003
Operator(s)	Dalian Public Transportation Group Co.,Ltd. Daiian Metro Co.,Ltd.
Technical
System map

Dalian Metro
Simplified Chinese	大连轨道交通
Traditional Chinese	大連軌道交通
Transcriptions Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Dàlián Gǔidào Jiāotōng
Commonly abbreviated as
Simplified Chinese	大连地铁
Traditional Chinese	大連地鐵
Transcriptions Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Dàlián Dìtiě

At present, Dalian has no operating subway system, but the Dalian Metro, which is a rapid transit system in the city of Dalian, China. The system opened on 1 May 2003 The system currently consists of one full line & one branch line:

Line 3 (cyan line), locally known as Qinggui #3 (confusingly light rail line 3), which connects Dalian Development Zone and Jinshitan with Dalian city center. It is a serpentine shaped line, and is mostly either elevated or at grade. It runs from Dalian Railway Station to Jinshitan. A branch line was added to the line later. This new branch starts at Kāifāqū (开发区) station and stretches Northwest through Jinzhou (金州), ending just short of Pǔlándiàn (普兰店). It runs from Kaifaqu to Jiuli. In Dalian, this line as has sometimes been classified as a light rail even though it's a full metro.

History

After 1950, Dalian suddenly faced high population growth. Due to its geographical situation, good cultural heritage & good transport, it attracted many native & foreign people. This caused increasing of motor cars & buses. It started a problem for trams & then the transport authority decided to reduce tram network at a large scale.

From then, 8 tram routes were closed one by one up to 1980. But at that time, overdependence on motorcars & buses caused major traffic and environmental problems. The tram network had been reduced to only 3 routes, but opening some old routes were not possible, since almost all of those routes were already occupied by bus. Reminding the problems of trams & buses, the Transport authority tried to get a solution to merge both types of transport, thus resulted trolleybus. It runs with electricity and does not cause air pollution, but it utilizes existing roads, which was already occupied by many motor vehicles. Hence, the expansion of the trolleybus network was not ideal as well. At that moment, a proposal of subway system arose. After overcoming financial & political hurdles, construction started for the first line in September 2000. October 2002 saw the trial opening of the first line, which was finally put into operation in May 2003.

3 project is San Haoxian branch, the line stations and main line of bifurcation in the zone in 2008 in June to start debugging operation, 2008 December 28 the official passenger operations.

Features

Total Length - 63 km

Stations - 20.

Traction - overhead wire.

Gauge - standard

Coaches per train - 4 to 6.

Frequency - 20 minutes in peak hours & 30 minutes at other times.

The initial trains leave from Dalian Railway Station and Tax Protection District around 6:00 in the morning and the last trains leave around 20:00. Trains leave from Jinshitan around 6:30 in the morning and the last trains are available around 18:30. A single trip takes about 50 minutes and trains usually leave in each direction at an interval of twenty minutes.

Tickets

single journey ticket

The implementation of the fare ladder adjacent the lowest fare between two stations 1 Yuan, every other station fares 2 Yuan, Dalian Station - Golden Pebble Beach full 8 Yuan, Dalian Station - Jiuli full 7 Yuan. Pearl Card implementation of the 9 discount, fast-track monthly card (IC card) implementation of the 8 discount.

Rolling stock

The metro trains were developed and manufactured by DLoco, Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company. Currently, ten trains are running. Each train has 176 seats and runs at an average speed of 60 km/h (37 miles/hr) and reaches a speed of 100 km/h (62 miles/hr).

Information:

• 1500 volts of DC voltage standard
• Conductor 78 meters
• Body width 2.8 meters
• 3.8 m high body
• Axle load 14 tons
• Train Capacity: 800 people
• 176 seats
• Traction power for the AC drive 1440 kilowatts (180 kW × 8)
• The maximum train speed 100 km / hr.
• Full range of cars equipped with 20 sets (FG0001-0020), including 0001-0010 as the first batch of, 0011-0020 for the second batch, two groups of slightly different vehicles.

Network

Color	Line	Terminals	Opened	Newest Extension	Length (km)	Stations	Interchange
green	3	Dalian Railway Station - Jinshitan/Jiuli	2003	—	63.45	18	—

Line 3

The northern development area of the city, where the Economic and Technology Development Zone is situated, is not densely covered by public buses. The metro line starting from the downtown commercial center near Dalian Railway Station goes through five administrative districts of the city and serves as an express transport between the northern developing region and the downtown area. The line extends further northward to Golden Pebble Beach (Jinshitan Scenic Area), a national scenic park, 50 km (31 mi) away from the city center.

All stations have side platforms. Tracks on platform area are ballast less, but outside the station is with ballast. All stations are entirely covered by mixture of transparent corrugated sheets & concrete roof.

Main Line (from south) Dalian Railway Station Xiangulijao Jinjiajie Quanshui Houyan Dalianwan Jinmalu Kaifaqu Baoshuiqu Gaochengshan (Not open) DD Port Xiaoyaowan Huanghaidadao (Not open) Jinshitan

Branch Line (from south) Kaifaqu TOSTEM Phoenix Peak Dongshanlu Hepinglu Shijiuju Jiuli[disambiguation needed ]

Alignment & Interchanges

The main line & branch line are fully over ground. 13.89 kilometers is elevated; 1.123 kilometers is underground; 31.39 kilometers is on surface. Interchange with tram & suburban train is possible at Railway Station stop. Six stations are elevated and rests are at graded.

Future Subway Plans

Master plan of Dalian Subway

In 2009, the Dalian government announced plans for a full 9 subway lines and 262.9 km, which would include the existing Line 3, the only line to be completed so far. The completion date for the first two lines has been scheduled for 2012, but no date has been announced yet for the others ^[1] Recently, 4 lines have been finalised.

According to National Development and Reform Foundation (2009) 1815 document, Dalian City, the recent urban rail transit construction plan (2009–2016 years) was approved. According to the plan, Dalian City Transit project is expected to invest 22.0 billion from 2009 to 2016 to build line 1, 2, 4 & 5.

On July 25th 2009, Dalian, Metro groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Harbor Square for Dalian Subway Line No. 1 and 2. The project total investment is more than 220 billion Yuan, covering the East port, airport, South Guanling, estuaries and other areas, and supposed to open by the end of 2012. As of November 2009, Academy Square to the Maritime University, China Spring Station Square to the test section 2 and 1, 2-line has been fully started.

• Line 1 (red line): This line will run from Phoenix Peak to Development Zone. Proposed stations are - Phoenix Peak (change with line 3 branch), Sidalindajie, Wuyilu, Sujia, Maoyingzi, Houguan, Yaojia, Nanguanling Rail Station (crossing with line 2), Zhonghuaguangzhang, Dongweilu (crossing with line 4), Shahekou, Xianlu (crossing with line 2), Convention & Exhibition Center, Heishijiao, Xueyuanguangchang, Xinghai Park, Maritime University, Gaoxinyuanqu, Hekou^{[disambiguation needed ]}, Huangnichuan, Longwangtan, College Town, Shuishiying (crossing with line 4), Shibanqiao, Tieshanzhen, Development Zone.

A branch will be constructed from Wuyilu to Jinbohaian. There will be one station between those, i.e. - Jinzhou West.

This line will be constructed in 3 phases. In phase 1 from Yaojia to Convention & Exhibition Centre, in phase 2 up to Hekou, & the rest in phase 3. After completing this line, there will be both tram & metro service from Shahekou to Hekou.

• Line 2 (blue line): This line will run from Houyan to Donghaigongyuan. Proposed stations are - Houyan, Nanguanling Rail Station (crossing with line 1), Sports Centre, Gezhenbu, Qiange, Airport, Zhangqianlu, Xinggongjie, Malanguangchang, Xianlu (crossing with line 1), Dalian Railway Station (change with line 3), Shengliguangchang, Gangwanguangchang, Donghaigongyuan.

This line will be constructed in 2 phases. In phase 1 from Airport to Gwangwangguangchang, & the rest in phase 2.

• Line 4 (green line):- This line will run from Houyan to Lvshun. Proposed stations are - Houyan, Zhonghualu, Dashihua, Ganjingzi, Jinjiajie (crossing with line 3), Dongweilu (crossing with line 1), Airport (crossing with line 3), Dongjia, Youjia, Muchengyi, Yingchengzi, Shanjianbu, Shuishiying (crossing with line 4), Sanliqiao, Bus Station, Lvshun.

This line will be constructed in 2 phases. In phase 1 from Jinjiajie to Yingchengzi, & the rest in phase 2.

• Line 5 (magenta line):- This line will run from Dalian Railway Station to Hutanxinqu. Proposed stations are - Dalian Railway Station (change with line 3), Changchunlu, Qingyunjie, Bayilu, Medical University, Hutanxinqu.

This line will be constructed in 2nd phase.

The project, in accordance with Chinese standard design and construction of subway will integrate localization rate to reach 70%. Vehicles will use lightweight, corrosion resistant stainless steel body, a grouping of six, and design speed of 80 km per hour, the standard for passenger cars per train is 1440 people. Train will have automatic driving function, communication, signal, control, automatic fare collection systems. A project is completed, after the opening of 38,000 passengers per hour, passengers can be transported by a maximum transport capacity of up to 43,200 passengers per hour, will greatly ease trafic in the city of Dalian eventually easying travelling the 2013 of the 12th Chinese People's of the Republic of China National Games event.

See also

• List of metro systems
• Rapid transit in China
• Dalian suburban train
• Dalian Tram

References

1. ^ Dalian's Subway - Now 9 Lines Stretching 262.9km Article 2009-07-26

Resources

• Schwandl, Robert. "Dalian". UrbanRail.net. http://www.urbanrail.net/as/dalian/dalian.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-28. 

• Google Map of Dalian Light Rail 3 Line

Coordinates: 38°59′18″N 121°39′33″E / 38.9882°N 121.6592°E / 38.9882; 121.6592