Qingdao Metro Line 6, the first metro line in China equipped with a fully self-developed train autonomous circumambulate system (TACS), is set to commence operations.
The first phase of Qingdao Metro Line 6 is a high-capacity line located in the central area of the Qingdao West Coast New Area.
Starts from Shengtaiyuan Station in the north and ends at Xintun Road Station in the south, the first phase of Qingdao Metro Line 6 comprises 21 stations and spans approximately 30.7 kilometers. [Photo/Qingdao Metro]
TACS is a cutting-edge train control system that is expected to reduce the overall investment in urban rail transit infrastructure for the country and enhance the quality of services provided by urban rail transit.
TACS employs innovative communication methods that enable secure and high-speed information transmission between trains. It also has an innovative system architecture that minimizes the need for ground equipment and simplifies trackside functions.
Builders install waterproof sealing tapes on precast components for a metro station of Qingdao Metro Line 6 in Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The construction of the second phase of the Qingdao Metro Line 6 recently began as well. This second phase starts from Qingxi Station in the west and ends at Xintun Road Station in the east, spanning 10 stations and spreading over 13.9 kilometers.
The opening of Qingdao Metro Line 6 will allow for smooth transfers between the high-speed rail and the metro at Qingdao West Railway Station in the new area.
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