Binhai Express was Launched! No-Load Trial Operation of The Whole Line

On May 8, Fuzhou Binhai Express Line officially opened the no-load trial operation of the whole line! This is a “new artery” of the city that connects the main city in series, develops along the river to the sea, and connects the subway, the national railway and the airport! How special is it? Let’s go and have a look.

The trial operation shall be no less than three months.

Test fast and slow mode switching.

According to Qi Xiaobing, deputy manager of the technical department of Fuzhou Metro Construction Co., Ltd., the trial operation is an “all-true simulation test” before the initial operation of rail transit, which lasts for no less than three months. The trial operation of Binhai Express Line mainly tests three aspects.

First, the train diagram test: through more than 200 intensive driving drills without passengers every day, the validity of the timetable is tested, and the core indicators such as the fulfilling rate and punctuality rate of the train diagram are fully verified to be strictly up to standard.

Second, comprehensive joint debugging: signal, power supply, communication, vehicles and other aspects cooperate to explore the ultimate performance of intelligent dispatching system in more than 100 scenarios, such as simulating morning peak and sudden equipment failure; At the same time, different levels of stress tests are carried out on the switching logic of fast and slow mode to ensure the seamless connection of the three operation modes of ordinary train+ big station express+ through express after opening to traffic.

Third, service optimization: from the train to the platform, aiming at the characteristic scenes of the airport line such as “mistake train taking” and “baggage delivering”, the operator’s business skills and emergency handling ability are exercised through “scenario simulation+ actual drills” to enhance the passenger experience throughout the process.

Binhai express train

Bigger, faster and more intimate

The Binhai Express train is dominated by “blue sea and blue sky”, and its streamlined body surges like waves, but its ability far exceeds its appearance and it enjoys a wide and comfortable space. The train adopts a regional A-type car with a relatively large body size, with a total of 196 seats in four carriages, with a maximum passenger capacity of about 1084 at the peak of passenger flow. At the end of each carriage, there is a large luggage locker for passengers, which can accommodate four 24-inch suitcases.

As fast as “flying on the ground”

The maximum speed is 140 km/h, which is 75% faster than the subway with a speed of 80 km/h. At the same time, the carriage is equipped with a pressure wave control device, which greatly reduces the ear discomfort when crossing the tunnel at high speed.

Smart travel experience

The express is equipped with intelligent lighting system and wireless charging module, and the express adopts a 28-inch 16:3 LCD TV screen, which can clearly display the time, site information, rolling subtitles, promotional pictures, live programs and other information for passengers in split screen form.

Barrier-free care

A wheelchair-fixing area is set up, and the width of the door is widened to 1.4 m, making it easier for strollers and suitcases to pass.

When will it be officially opened?

Which stations can I transfer?

How does the “fast and slow” express operate?

What you want to know

It’s all here.

Q1 Binhai Express Line has started the no-load trial operation. When can citizens experience it?

No-load trial operation is the key testing stage of subway line before opening, mainly focusing on system debugging and safety testing. After the no-load trial operation, it is necessary to pass expert review and safety assessment before carrying passengers.

Q2 Which stations can transfer to the operated lines?

Fuzhou Metro Binhai Express Line has three interchange stations, which can link other subway lines:

Fuzhou Railway Station ➔ transfer to Line 1.

Dongmen Station ➔ transfer to Line 4.

Difengjiang Station ➔ transfer to Line 4 and Line 5

Q3 What else need to do after no-load trial operation before it is officially opened? Has the official opening time been set?

After the no-load trial operation, it needs to go through various special inspections and safety assessments. According to the current construction progress, Binhai Express Line is expected to open for operation this year.

Q4 How does the “fast and slow” express operate?

Binhai Express is planned to adopt three modes of operation: ordinary train, big station express and through express. The ordinary train mode will stop at all stations, the big station express mode will selectively stop at some stations, and the through express mode may not stop in the middle. The specific scheme is to be confirmed.