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The Nanjing Metro (simplified Chinese: 南京地铁; pinyin: Nánjīng Dìtiě) is a metro system in the city of Nanjing, China. It is referred to as a light rail system in Chinese terminology. Construction began in 2000 and the first lines –Maigaoqiao-Xiaohang and Xiaohang-Olympic Stadium, were inaugurated in September 2005.[1] Line 1 is 16.9 km long with 16 stations. Line 2 is currently under construction and will be finished by 2009. Line 2 will have 20 stations. Line 3 will be 17 km and extended to 43 km when completed. Construction will take place between 2006 and 2009.
LinesLine 1
The Nanjing metro is 18.01km km long, and runs from Maigaoqiao via Xiaohang to Olympic Stadium. 12.68 km of the metro track runs underground, while the Xiaohang, Zhonghuamen, Hongshan Zoo, Maigaoqiao, and Andemen stops - about 5.33 km total - runs above ground. [2] From north to south they are:
Line 1 is being extended 18 km south from Andemen to Chengdong Road. 12 stations, opens March 2010.[3] Line 2
25.15 km long, runs from Wangjiacun to Maqun. Line 2 is currently under construction, and will be finished by November 2009. From west to east the stations are:
Ticket systemLike many metro systems in the world, the fares on the Nanjing Subway are distance-based. Fares range from 2 yuan (approx USD $0.25) for journeys under 8 stations, to 4 yuan. There is a 5% discount for users of the Nanjing Public Utility IC Card. Single ticketsSingle journey tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machine or at a ticket window. The ticket vending machine accepts coins and bills. Transit CardApart from the single ticket, payment for the journey can be made by buying a Nanjing Public Utility IC Card. This contactless card can be bought for a refundable fee of 30 yuan at convenience stores and metro stations. This card can be refilled at ticket booths situated at the metro stations as well as many small convenience shops throughout the city. The card can also be used to pay for other forms of transportation, such as taxi or bus. This transit card is similar to the Chicago Card of the CTA, the SmarTrip of the Washington Metro, and the Octopus card of Hong Kong's MTR. Rolling Stock
Signaling SystemFor line 1 Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) was awarded the supply contract in November 2002. For line 2 Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) and its local partner Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology (NRIET) have been awarded to supply the signaling system after signing a contract (about 25 million Euro). Technologies used include Trainguard MT, Vicos OC 501, Sicas ECC and Az S 350 U axle counting system. [5] See alsoExternal links
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