Beijing Subway Maglev Extension

[Randy W]

It looks like this is an extension to the WEST of Line 1, out past the Military Museum and old Bajiao Disney park clone, although I'm not seeing a map anywhere, or why they'd really want to go out there. Perhaps it's simply an extension to the existing subway.

 

Beijing's 1st maglev Line S1 to begin operating in 2017

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Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2016 shows Beijing's first medium-low speed maglev Line S1 in Beijing, capital of China. The Line S1, which connects the city's western district of Mentougou to the Pingguoyuan subway station in Shijingshan district, is expected to begin operating in 2017. With a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour, the train will stop at eight stations and serve about 1,302 passengers at a time. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

 

 

 

According to Wikipedia,

 

It lies in the Western Hills of Beijing and is mountainous in terrain. In fact, the mountainous terrain—including a hundred or more peaks—occupy a stunning 93% of the entire area.

It is a treasure trove of natural resources, including coal, limestone, and granite.

Mentougou also supplies Beijing with agricultural produce such as roses, wild jujubes, mushrooms, and Beijing white pears.

The district was purely a rural area well into the early 1990s and was not considered as part of Beijing by the urban population, and as of today, many parts of Mentougou remain quite rural. The 6th Ring Road cuts through the eastern, more urbanised section of Mentougou Precinct.

 

 

[Randy W]

This is from 2011

 

Mentougou: Eriksson Architects Unveils Geodesic Gemstone Eco Valley for China

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The Miaofeng mountain area, located about 30 km west of Beijing, is slated to be reborn as a gorgeous new "Ecological Silicon Valley." Located close to the urban metropolis of Beijing, the new city will combine research institutes for modern science and innovation with environmentally friendly and eco-efficient urban living. The master plan for the eco-city was laid out by the Finnish firm, Eriksson Architects in collaboration with Finnish ecological experts Eero Paloheimo Eco City Ltd. With goals of carbon neutrality, respect for the environment, water and energy conservation, renewable energy, and housing and amenities for all employees and visitors, the Mentougou Eco Valley aims to reduce its environmental footprint to one third that of a typical city of similar size.

 

[dnoblett]

Another Maglev project that needs extension and compleation is the one in Shanghai extending to the other airport, so allows a quick trip from one airport to the other.

[Randy W]

An article on China's plans for Maglev -

 

China's maglev transit initiative picks up steam

People's Daily Online, November 1, 2016

 

Lei Jiamin, president of CRMT, said that more than 10 cities in China are currently planning maglev railways. These cities include Changsha, home to China’s first maglev line, Qingdao and Beijing. Beijing is building its first medium-low-speed maglev line S1, which will enter operation at the end of 2016, according to the Beijing Railway Construction Cooperation. It will take only 10 minutes to travel 10.2 kilometers from the city’s western suburb Shimenying to Pingguoyuan station on city subway Line 1.

According to CRMT, future low-speed maglev projects will primarily aim to link large cities with their satellite cities, as well as suburbs to downtown areas. They will also be used in second- and third-tier Chinese cities as a substitute for subways. Currently, China has 142 cities with more than 1 million residents, but only around 30 cities have subways.

 

 

[Randy W]

Another Maglev project that needs extension and compleation is the one in Shanghai extending to the other airport, so allows a quick trip from one airport to the other.

 

 

From Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Maglev_Train

 

Extensions

Main article: Shanghai–Hangzhou Maglev Line

In January 2006, the Shanghai–Hangzhou Maglev Line extension project was proposed by the Shanghai Urban Planning Administrative Bureau. The extension would continue the existing line towards Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, running via Shanghai South Railway Station and the Expo 2010 site, with a possible continuation towards Hangzhou. The extension would allow transferring between the two airports—located 55 km (34 mi) apart—in approximately 15 minutes.

The plan for the extension to Hangzhou was first approved by the central government in February 2006, with a planned date of completion in 2010. Work was suspended in 2008, owing to public protests over radiation fears despite an environmental assessment by the Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences saying the line was safe and would not affect air and water quality, and noise pollution could be controlled. According to China Daily, as reported on People's Daily Online 27 February 2009, the Shanghai municipal government was considering building the maglev line underground to allay the public's fear of electromagnetic pollution and the final decision on the maglev line had to be approved by the National Development and Reform commission.

Another approval was granted in March 2010, with construction to begin in late 2010. The new link was to be 199.5 km (124 mi) long, 24 km (15 mi) longer than the original plan. The top speed is expected to be 450 km/h (280 mph) but limited to 200 km/h (124 mph) in built-up areas.

However, in October 2010 the non-maglev Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway was opened, bringing travelling time between the two cities down to 45 minutes. Plans for a Maglev link have been suspended again.

 

[Randy W]

A maglev update

 

Beijing's first maglev line to make trial run before the end of the year

 

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China is already home to two maglev lines. One that connects the Pudong International Airport with downtown Shanghai -- the fastest commercial train in the word with a top operational speed of 431 km/h. And another that zips passengers in Changsha from the city's south railway station to the airport at a not terribly impressive top speed of 100 km/h. This new Beijing line will also run at a leisurely 100 km/h.