Will 5 Lines Change Dalian ?

History of Dalian Tram / Metro System :

After 1950, Dalian suddenly faced high population growth. Due to its geographical situation, good cultural heritage & good transport, it attracted many native & foreign people. This caused increasing of motor cars & buses. It started a problem for trams & then the transport authority decided to reduce tram network at a large scale.

From then, 8 tram routes were closed one by one up to 1980. But at that time, overdependence on motorcars & buses caused major traffic and environmental problems. The tram network had been reduced to only 3 routes, but opening some old routes were not possible, since almost all of those routes were already occupied by bus. Reminding the problems of trams & buses, the Transport authority tried to get a solution to merge both types of transport, thus resulted trolleybus. It runs with electricity and does not cause air pollution, but it utilizes existing roads, which was already occupied by many motor vehicles. Hence, the expansion of the trolleybus network was not ideal as well. At that moment, a proposal of subway system arose. After overcoming financial & political hurdles, construction started for the first line in September 2000. October 2002 saw the trial opening of the first line, which was finally put into operation in May 2003.

3 project is San Haoxian branch, the line stations and main line of bifurcation in the zone in 2008 in June to start debugging operation, 2008 December 28 the official passenger operations.

Modern Development (Year 2009):

In 2009, the Dalian government announced plans for a full 9 subway lines, which would include the existing Line 3, the only line to be completed so far. The completion date for the first two lines has been scheduled for 2012, the date of completion for further lines has not yet been announced. Recently, 4 lines have finalised.

According to National Development and Reform Foundation (2009) 1815 document, Dalian City, the recent urban rail transit construction plan (2009–2016 years) was approved. According to the plan, Dalian City Transit project is expected to invest 22.0 billion in 2009 to 2016 the completion of rail transit line 1, 2, 4 & 5 a project, the total length of 58.1 kilometers route will hit the major landmarks in Dalian City.

2009 July 25 morning, Dalian, Metro foundation stone laying ceremony was held at the Harbor Square. Dalian Subway Line No. 1,2 officially started the project a total investment of more than 220 billion Yuan, covering the East port, airport, South Guanling, estuaries and other areas, across the board was opened to traffic plan by the end of 2012. As of November 2009, Academy Square to the Maritime University, China Spring Station Square to the test section 2 and 1, 2-line has been fully started.

Line 1 (red line):- This line will run from Phoenix Peak to Development Zone. Proposed stations are - Phoenix Peak (change with line 3 branch), Sidalindajie, Wuyilu, Sujia, Maoyingzi, Houguan, Yaojia, Nanguanling Rail Station (crossing with line 2), Zhonghuaguangzhang, Dongweilu (crossing with line 4), Shahekou, Xianlu (crossing with line 2), Convention & Exhibition Center, Heishijiao, Xueyuanguangchang, Xinghai Park, Maritime University, Gaoxinyuanqu, Hekou IT Park, Huangnichuan, Longwangtan, College Town, Shuishiying (crossing with line 4), Shibanqiao, Tieshanzhen, Development Zone.

A branch will be constructed from Wuyilu to Jinbohaian. There will be one station between those, i.e. - Jinzhou West.

This line will be constructed in 3 phases. In phase 1 from Yaojia to Convention & Exhibition Centre, in phase 2 up to Hekou, & the rest in phase 3. After completing this line, there will be both tram & metro service from Shahekou to Hekou.

Line 2 (blue line):- This line will run from Houyan to Donghaigongyuan. Proposed stations are - Houyan, Nanguanling Rail Station (crossing with line 1), Sports Centre, Gezhenbu, Qiange, Airport, Zhangqianlu, Xinggongjie, Malanguangchang, Xianlu (crossing with line 1), Dalian Railway Station (change with line 3), Shengliguangchang, Gangwanguangchang, Donghaigongyuan.

This line will be constructed in 2 phases. In phase 1 from Airport to Gwangwangguangchang, & the rest in phase 2.

Line 4 (green line):- This line will run from Houyan to Lvshun. Proposed stations are - Houyan, Zhonghualu, Dashihua, Ganjingzi, Jinjiajie (crossing with line 3), Dongweilu (crossing with line 1), Airport (crossing with line 3), Dongjia, Youjia, Muchengyi, Yingchengzi, Shanjianbu, Shuishiying (crossing with line 4), Sanliqiao, Bus Station, Lvshun.

This line will be constructed in 2 phases. In phase 1 from Jinjiajie to Yingchengzi, & the rest in phase 2.

Line 5 (magenta line):- This line will run from Dalian Railway Station to Hutanxinqu. Proposed stations are - Dalian Railway Station (change with line 3), Changchunlu, Qingyunjie, Bayilu, Dalian Medical University, Hutanxinqu.

This line will be constructed in 2nd phase.

The project in accordance with Chinese standard design and construction of subway, integrated localization rate to reach 70%. Vehicles to use lightweight, corrosion resistant stainless steel body, a grouping of six, and design speed of 80 km per hour, the standard for passenger cars per train 1440 people. Train with automatic driving function, communication, signal, control, automatic fare collection systems such as equipment and capabilities can reach the domestic advanced level. A project is completed, after the opening of 38000 passengers per hour, passengers can be transported by a maximum transport capacity of up to 43200 passengers per hour, will greatly ease the city of Dalian is facing the pressure of public transport, but also to welcome the 2013 of the 12th Chinese People's of the Republic of China National Games events to provide a good traffic conditions. 

OLD STATS :

Tickets

The implementation of the fare ladder adjacent the lowest fare between two stations 1 Yuan, every other station fares 2 Yuan, Dalian Station - Golden Pebble Beach full 8 Yuan, Dalian Station - Jiuli full 7 Yuan. Pearl Card implementation of the 9% discount, fast-track monthly card (IC card) implementation of the 8% discount.

Rolling stock

The metro trains were developed and manufactured by DLoco, Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company. Currently, ten trains are running. Each train has 176 seats and runs at an average speed of 60 km/h (37 miles/hr) and reaches a speed of 100 km/h (62 miles/hr).

Information:

1500 volts of DC voltage standard

Conductor 78 meters

Body width 2.8 meters

3.8 m high body

Axle load 14 tons

Train Capacity: 800 people

176 seats

Traction power for the AC drive 1440 kilowatts (180 kW × 8)

The maximum train speed 100 km / hr.

Full range of cars equipped with 20 sets (FG0001-0020), including 0001-0010 as the first batch of, 0011-0020 for the second batch, two groups of slightly different vehicles.