Line S5 (Suzhou Rail Transit)

Line S5 of Suzhou Rail Transit (Chinese: 苏州轨道交通S5线) is an under construction[1][2] north–south regional rapid transit line in Jiangsu, China.

Line S5
 S5 
Overview
StatusUnder Construction
OwnerSuzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Termini
Stations21
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemSuzhou Rail Transit
Operator(s)Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Technical
Line length90.34 km
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

At present, the northern Suyuzhang section of Suzhou Rail Transit Line 10 has started construction, and the length of this section is 90.34 kilometers.[2] This section runs through Zhangjiagang North Railway Station, Zhangjiagang Coach Station, Zhangjiagang, Tangqiao, Fenghuang, Shanghu, to urban Suzhou at Suzhou North Railway Station and connects the Suzhou city to neighboring county-level cities of Zhangjiagang and Changshu.[3] The Suyuzhang Section expected to open in 2028.

The line is designed for trains to operate up to 160km/h and have passing loop for Direct Express and Express services to operate.[2]

Later sections of the Line under planning will continue the line south thru city center Suzhou to Wujiang District, Suzhou creating a north south express regional rapid transit line for Suzhou.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "苏州地铁10号线站点+线路图- 苏州本地宝". m.suzhou.bendibao.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. ^ a b c 扬子晚报 (2023-01-07). "轨道交通10号线(苏虞张段)开工建设,第一站为高铁苏州北站!". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  3. ^ "独家 | 提前解密《苏州市城市轨道交通线网规划(2035)》". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2020-02-04.