Line_2_(Chongqing_Rail_Transit)

Line 2 (Chongqing Rail Transit)

Line 2 (Chongqing Rail Transit)

Monorail line of Chongqing Rail Transit

Line 2 of CRT runs southeastward from Jiaochangkou to Yudong. Line 2 began operation as the first metro line in the West of China on 18 June 2005. It was subsequently expanded 1 June 2006 from Zoo to Xinshancun, and on 30 December 2014 to Yudong. The line was China's first heavy monorail line, built using Japan's ODA and Hitachi Monorail technology. On 24 April 2022, all original Hitachi trains were officially retired in favor of domestically produced rolling stock.[3][4]

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The former logo of Line 2, which bears resemblance to Happy Mac

Line 2, which currently runs 29.9 km (18.6 mi) and services 25 stations, begins as a subway under downtown Jiefangbei, then runs west along the southern bank of the Jialing River on an elevated line, and then turns south into the city's southwestern inner suburbs, looping back east to terminate at Yudong in Ba'nan.

Rolling Stock

QKZ2

As the first heavy monorail system in China, the original rolling stock, named QKZ2, was identical to Osaka Monorail 2000 series. These trains were introduced in 2004 and retired in 2022.[4][3]

A Osaka Monorail 2000 series train, identical to the QKZ2 rolling stock originally used.
Interior of a Line 2 train

CCD

A 8-car train in Yangjiaping Station

Domestically-produced CCD series trains are available in 8-car trainsets, replacing earlier 4-car trainsets. The top speed is 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) and maximum capacity is 1802 passengers. The exterior features a streamlined design with a two-tone color scheme inspired by the scenery in Chongqing.[4]

The interior features 43.1 inches (109 cm) animated displays and LED scrolling displays, showing information such as the map and the current stop.[4]

The trains support automatic train operation.[4]

Opening timeline

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Service routes

Current Stations

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  1. Out of system transfer

References

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    "重庆轨道3号线成世界上最繁忙的单轨线". 国际在线. Archived from the original on 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
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    "重庆轨道客运量9月30日创新高 达到257.4万乘次".
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    直江 Naoe. "浅谈重庆轨道交通2号线的前世今生". Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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    "单轨2号线8编组列车空载调试". 重庆发布. 2022-03-16. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
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