| Line 18 | |
|---|---|
| 18 | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Chengdu Rail Transit |
| Locale | Chengdu, Sichuan |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 12 (in operation) 18 (future) |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chengdu Metro |
| Operator(s) | Chengdu Rail Transit Corporation |
| Rolling stock | 8-car Type A |
| History | |
| Opened | 27 September 2020 (South Railway Station—Sancha)[1] |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 69.39 km (43.1 mi)[2] |
| Number of tracks | 2 main tracks |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | AC 25 kV, Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (Designed 160 km/h) |
Line 18 of the Chengdu Metro (simplified Chinese: 成都地铁18号线; traditional Chinese: 成都地鐵18號線; pinyin: Chéngdū Dìtiě Shíbā Hào Xiàn) is an express rapid transit line that connects the urban area of Chengdu with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Line 18's color is teal. The Phase 1 & 2 of Line 18 is in total 69.39 km in length.[2] It is also the biggest PPP[clarification needed] project in China.[3] The section from South Railway Station to Tianfu International Airport North Station started operation on 18 December 2020.[1]
Between Chengdu South Railway Station and Western China International Expo City Station, the line runs adjacent to Line 1 essentially forming a four track subway. Line 18 runs express between the two stations, skipping a number of stops that Line 1 makes. The four track alignment with Line 1 will be extended to North Railway Station once Phase 3 of the line is completed.
- ^ a b "9月27日，成都地铁18号线首开段开通运营（附时刻表）". 2020-09-26.
- ^ a b "成都"东进"首条主动脉 18号线一二期首开段竣工验收".
- ^ "成都轨道交通18号线首开段实现空载".