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Bishan-Tongliang line

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Bishan-Tongliang line
 Bitong 
Overview
Native name重庆市郊铁路璧铜线
StatusUnder construction
LocaleChongqing, China
Termini
Stations9
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChongqing Rail Transit
Chongqing Suburban Railway
History
OpenedDecember 2024; 2 months' time (2024-12)
Technical
Line length37.5 km (23.3 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationOverhead line
  • 25 kV AC
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

The Bitong line of the Chongqing Suburban Railway is an under construction suburban rapid transit line in Chongqing, China. It will connect Tongliang District with Bishan station of the Chongqing Rail Transit, providing an interchange with Line 1 and through running with Line 27. It will be 37.5 km long and feature 9 stations[1].

Construction began in 2019 and it is scheduled for completion in December 2024.

Opening timeline

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Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
BishanTongliang December 2024 37.5 km (23.30 mi) 9 Initial section

Stations

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Service
routes
Station
No.
Station name Connections Distance
km
Location
English Chinese
Through-service to/from Chongqing E. via Line 27
碧通/01 Bishan 璧山 1 27

 Bishan Tram 

- 0 Bishan
碧通/02 Daishan Ave. 黛山大道
碧通/03 Hebian 河边
碧通/04 Qinglong Lake 青龙湖
碧通/05 Dalu 大路
碧通/06 Pulu 蒲吕 Tongliang
碧通/07 Tongliang New Town 铜梁新城
碧通/08 Tongliang 铜梁
碧通/09 Tongliang West 铜梁西

References

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  1. ^ "CRT Bitong Line finishes rail construction and expects to open at the end of the year". 2024-04-03.