CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The reporter learned from Chongqing City Transportation Development & Investment Group, the Phase I of CRT Line 9 is about to be officially opened within this month for the initial operation, at which CRT total operating mileage will exceed 400 km.

The train adopts intelligent passenger service system

CRT Line 9 mainly passes through Shapingba District, Yuzhong District, Jiangbei District and Yubei District, at which station can interchange with other lines, linking important business districts such as Three Gorges Square, Hualongqiao, Guanyinqiao and Jiangbeizui, providing another cross-river channel for residents traveling along the line and effectively enhancing the north-south transportation capacity.

According to Chongqing City Transportation Development & Investment Group Line 9 Company planning and technology department deputy director Li Cheng, this month will conduct the initial operation of the Phase I of CRT Line 9, starting at the Xinqiao Station, ending at the Xingke Avenue Station, with a total length of about 33 kilometers, a total of 26 stations. This time, 23 stations are planned to be opened.

CRT Line 9 trains are colored in purple-red. Mountain As-type trains are adopted, featuring strong climbing ability, small turning radius, large passenger capacity, etc. The maximum operating speed is 100 km/h and the maximum capacity is 2,300 people.

The reporter saw in the carriage, the ring handrails are added in the carriage, and the partition is increased in the middle of the seat to improve the safety and comfort of the ride. In addition, some CRT Line 9 trains also adopts the “intelligent” mode, as intelligent passenger service system can display the crowded degree and other information, providing intelligent and convenient service for passengers.

10 stations with 7 lines for interchange

Phase I of CRT Line 9 has 10 interchange stations, which can interchange with 7 other lines.

Among the stations to be opened, 9 stations can interchange with 6 other lines, namely: interchange with Line 1 and Loop Line at the Shapingba Station; interchange with Line 1 at the Xiaolongkan Station; interchange with Line 3 at the Guanyinqiao Station; interchange with Line 10 at the Liyuchi Station; interchange with Line 6 at the Jiangbeicheng Station; interchange with Line 6 and Loop Line at the Wulidian Station; interchange with Line 4 at the Toutang Station; interchange with Line 4 at the Baoshuigang Station; interchange with Line 10 at the Shangwanlu Station. After the completion of Hongyancun Station of Line 5, which is equipped with interchange conditions, it can realize the interchange with Line 9.

At present, the Phase I of CRT Line 9 can realize passage interchange with Line 1 at Xiaolongkan Station, with Line 10 at Liyuchi Station, with Line 6 and Loop Line at Wulidian Station, with Line 6 at Jiangbeicheng Station, with Line 4 at Toutang Station and Bushuigang Station, and with Line 10 at Shangwanlu Station on the same platform, while Shapingba Station and Guanyinqiao Station temporarily need to exit the station for interchange.

Remember to save these station information

Xiaolongkan Station is located below Shangtuwan Road in Shapingba District, near Xiaolongkan Square, and the station is laid in an east-west direction. Initially, the station has 8 entrances/exits, including No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 4A, No. 5A, No. 6 and No. 7B, which are shared with Line 1.

Liyuchi station is located at the south side of Jianxin East Road, Jiangbei District, near Chang’An Auto, and the station is laid in an east-west direction. The station is an interchange station for Line 9 and Line 10, with 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A entrances/exits at the first stage.

Jiangbeicheng Station is located in Jiangbei District, Jiangbeicheng Street, near IFS, and the station is laid out in a north-south direction. Jiangbeicheng Station is an interchange station for Line 9 and Line 6 on the same platform.

Wulidian Station is located at the north side of Wuhong Road in Jiangbei District, near Galaxy Community, and the station is laid in a north-south direction. Wulidian Station is an interchange station for Line 9, Line 6 and Loop Line, and shares entrances/exits of No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 and No. 8A at the first stage.

Toutang Station is located under Haier Road in Jiangbei District, near Jiangbei District Government, and the station is laid in a roughly north-south direction. Toutang Station is an interchange station with Line 9 and Line 4 on the same platform, and it shares 7 entrances/exits, including 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, No. 1 and No. 2 at the first stage.

Baoshuigang Station is located under Haier Road in Jiangbei District near Maoxi Community, and the station is laid in a roughly north-south direction. Baoshuigang Station is an interchange station for Line 9 and Line 4 on the same platform, and shares No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 and other four entrances/exits at the first stage.

Shangwanlu Station is located under Food City Avenue in Yubei District, near Chongqing Creative Park, and the station is laid in an east-west direction. Shangwanlu Station is an interchange station for Line 9 and Line 10 on the same platform, and shares entrances/exits No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 at the first stage. (Translated by Wang Junli, Fathom Language Limited)