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Egongyan Rail Transit Bridge to be put into use

2019-10-28 10:16:55

Egongyan Bridge and Egongyan Rail Transit Bridge (Picture provided by Chongqing Rail Transit)

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- A few days ago, Chongqing Rail Transit Group released the news that the Egongyan Rail Transit Bridge for the Loop Line, beside Egongyan Bridge, has been put into trial operation and was expected to be opened to traffic within this year. The news also caused discussions among netizens, who were thinking: should this be called? "Emuyan Bridge" or "Epoyan Bridge"?

The two bridges are only 45m apart

The Egongyan Rail Transit Bridge is located 70 meters upstream of the existing Egongyan Highway Bridge, and the two bridges are only 45m apart. Looking from a distance, you will find that the two suspension bridges across the Yangtze River are relatively consistent in shape and height, and complementing each other. The small difference is that one only is used for rail transit, the other one is used for ground traffic, and the bridge deck of the Rail Transit Bridge is slightly narrow.

The opening of the special bridge for Egongyan Rail Transit Bridge not only improves the rail transit network of Chongqing, but also allows netizens to make a joke that “The Egongyan Bridge which has been single for 19 years has found its male.”

Now, the two bridges standing side by side have become a beautiful view on the Yangtze River, and their dependent posture is ridiculed as - reflection of love.

Netizens said that “Even the bridges have fallen in love”, or “I even need to admire two ‘lovey-dovey’ bridges this year!” Some of them proposed to call the newly-built bridge “Epoyan Bridge” since “Gong” and “Po” are couple words in Chinese which namely mean male and female. Some of them put forward to call it “Emuyan Bridge” and make up a touching love stories to make it a hot scenic spot.

More places in Chongqing related to love

Love Ladder: In the 1950s, Liu Guojiang, a 20-year-old farmer from Zhongshan Ancient Town, Jiangjin, Chongqing, fell in love with Xu Chaoqing, 10 years older than him. In order to avoid rumors, they eloped to the mountains and forests. In order to make Xu Chaoqing travel safely, Liu Guojiang chiseled a stone ladder on the cliff. Now, the Love Ladder Scenic Area shows the love story of two elders.

The 9th Street Yihuali Night View Park: Located in the 9th Street of Nanshan, it is a famous tourist destination. There are heart-shaped silhouette rooms and hanging chairs in the garden, which attract many lovers to show their love here.

Railway in Sichuan International Studies University: The total length is about 9km. After leaving the former Chongqing Special Steel Factory, it passes through Yingshanhong Tunnel and Zhazidong Tunnel, through Sichuan International Studies University and Southwest University of Political Science & Law to Lishuwan. The railway is very nostalgic, suitable for lovers and tourists to play. (Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei