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Chongqing News

Railroad in Sichuan International Studies University to be renovated

2019-09-16 10:18:30

Design sketch of the railroad footpath after repairs

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The railroad in Sichuan International Studies University has been affecting many people. The railroad, with its campus memory and industrial heritage, carries the history of Shapingba. Some time ago, it was widely reported that it will be dismantled to construct a modern pedestrian trail.

Recently, the Chongqing Public Resources Trading Center released a Bidding Announcement of Old Railroad Shancheng Footpath Reconstruction Project, which means that the reconstruction project is to be started. The railroad shall be renovated, with a pedestrian trail constructed, becoming a new tourism destination.

Reconstruction

Tracks and sleepers shall be renovated or changed

In fact, this railroad is the special one for the former Chongqing Special Steel Co., Ltd., about 9km in length. 

From the side entrance of Sichuan International Studies University, you can see the intersection part of the road toward Baigongguan and the railroad tracks has been removed, and a pedestrian trail was laid. Is it true that this railroad will be dismantled?

The person in charge of this project said that the railroad extending dozens of meters out of Sichuan International Studies University will be paved with floor tiles to be in coordination with the footpath renovation project of Baigongguan and Zhazidong. It is not the same project as the Old Railroad Shancheng Footpath Reconstruction Project.

The person in charge introduced that the first phase of the old railroad is 3,643m in length, from Zhazidong Tunnel to Diantai Lanya. It will take 50 minutes for walk. Most of the railroad tracks and related ancillary facilities were decided to be retained as attractions for people to play and relax while designing this project.

“The railroad tracks and the footpath will be presented at the same time to highlight features of each other.” The person in charge said that some tracks and sleepers were dismantled for the damage. They shall be repaired or changed rather than abandoned.

Plants landscape to be upgraded and relaxation stations to be constructed

There will be some new landscape around the railroad after renovation.

The person in charge said that the plants landscape along the railroad will be firstly upgraded, so as to present a pleasant scene for visitors.

In addition, six relaxation stations will be constructed along the railroad. Some infrastructure will be constructed in these stations, including catering place, inquiries stations and public toilets to make visitors amusement more convenient.

Relaxation stations to be constructed is unique. Platform-type stations and stations with trains will be built to make full use of railroad facilities.

About sightseeing trains, the person in charge said that the footpath reconstruction is the key project at present, while the development of sightseeing trains has not been mentioned. (Translated by Mao Qiao, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei