Soon after the opening of the new subway line, Shanghai citizens were looking forward to the completion of the new line. For example, Metro Line 21 has attracted much attention. This north-south line in Pudong is expected to have a "diversion" effect on Line 6 after it is completed and put into operation in the future. Yesterday, the Municipal Transportation Commission said in the online consultation reply of the "two sessions" that it will accelerate the construction of the first phase of Metro Line 21 this year. The reporter learned that this line has officially started construction. It is a north-south route with all 18 stations underground. The entire line is expected to be completed and operated by the end of 2027.
Schematic diagram of the first phase of Line 21
With a total length of about 27.96 kilometers, this line connects the functional areas such as the International Tourism resort, Zhangjiang Science City and Zhangjiang Sub-Center, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone and Jinqiao Sub-Center, connecting the Pudong Comprehensive Transportation Hub in the near and long terms to the east, and Connecting Waigaoqiao and Wusong to the north. After the first phase of the entire line is completed and put into operation in the future, the residents of pudong area will benefit the most. The line is also expected to share the passenger pressure for Line 6, which is also running north-south.
It is understood that the Line 21 train will use a 6-car group A car with a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour (per hour), which is faster than the previous conventional speed of 80 kilometers (per hour). ”
Construction site
According to the plan, Line 21 runs along Liuchen Road - Disneyland - Xiuyan Road - Copernicus Road - Ziwei Road - Guanglan Road - Jingang Road - Yanggao North Road - Dongjing Road. The specific stations are: Liuchen Road Station, Tanghuang Road Station (interchange with the long-term Caofeng Line), Disney Station (interchange with Line 11), Shenjiang South Road Station, Zhangjiang Station (interchange with Airport Liaison Line, Long-term Line 27), Kangnan Road Station, Junmin Highway Station, Xuelin Road Station (interchange with Line 13), Zhangheng Road Station, Gaosi Road Station, Guanglan Road Station (interchange with Line 2), Longdong Avenue Station, Pudong Football Stadium Station (interchange with Line 14), Yunqiao Road Station, Jinqiao Station (interchange with Line 9), Linghe Road Station, Yanggao North Road Station (interchange with Line 12), Dongjing Road Station (interchange with Line 6).
Start of construction site
After the completion of the first phase of Line 21, it will become an important transportation route in the north-south direction of Pudong area, providing better public transportation facilities for residents along the route. The line trains will use 6-car A cars with a maximum speed of 100 km (h), which will be faster than the previous regular line of 80 km (h).
Once the first phase of Line 21 is completed and put into operation, it will promote the development of key areas along the line, improve the efficiency and quality of travel along the line, make up for the gap in the coverage of the rail network, alleviate the pressure of passenger flow of Line 6, improve the overall efficiency of the network, improve the urban traffic structure and environment, especially for promoting the linkage development of the three functional areas of Pudong New Area, supporting the function of the two main cities and sub-centers, and promoting Shanghai to build a scientific and technological innovation center with global influence.
Source: Thoughtful Shanghai