Line 2 (Changzhou Metro)

Line 2
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Line 2 train
Overview
StatusIn operation
LocaleChangzhou
Termini
Stations15
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChangzhou Metro
History
Opened28 June 2021; 3 years ago (2021-06-28)
Technical
Line length19.79 km (12.30 mi)
CharacterUnderground and Elevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Route map

Line 2 of Changzhou Metro (Chinese: 常州地铁2号线) is a rapid transit line in Changzhou.

Construction for Line 2 began on 13 February 2017. The first phase runs from Qingfeng Park (青枫公园站) in the west to Wuyi Lu (五一路站) in the east. Line 2 opened on 28 June 2021.[1][2][3][4]

Route

It follows Xinggang Road from Qingfeng Park to Wuxing. It then continues under Qinye Road until Qinye, then turns onto Laodong West Road, approaching Huaide. At Nandajie, the line veers under Yanling West Road, interchanging with Line 1 at Cultural Palace, turning onto Feilong East Road at Hongmei Park. At Sanjiaochang, it again turns onto Dongfang Avenue, where it continues until Wuyi Lu.

It is in Zhonglou District from Qingfeng Park to Nandajie. It is in Tianning District from Cultural Palace to Ziyun. It is in Wujin District from Qingyang Road to Wuyi Lu.

Opening timeline

Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
Qingfeng Park — Wuyi Lu 28 June 2021 19.79 km (12.30 mi) 15 Phase 1

Stations

Station name Connections Distance
km
Location
English Chinese
Qingfeng Park 青枫公园 Zhonglou
Haitang Lu 海棠路
Wuxing 五星
Qinye 勤业
Huaide 怀德
Nandajie 南大街
Cultural Palace 文化宫  1  Tianning
Hongmei Park 红梅公园
Wujiaochang 五角场
Sanjiaochang 三角场
Ziyun 紫云
Qingyang Lu 青洋路 Wujin
Dingyan 丁堰
Lucheng 潞城
Wuyi Lu 五一路

References

  1. ^ "Changzhou's second metro line inaugurated". Metro Report International. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  2. ^ "Changzhou Rail Transit Line 2 attracts 640,000 people for popular test rides". Seetao. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  3. ^ "常州地铁2号线一期工程全面开工 2020年试运营". 2017-02-13. Archived from the original on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  4. ^ "常州地铁二号线开通 "地铁时代"跨入"换乘时代"". 2021-06-23.