Line 17 (Chengdu Metro)

Chengdu Metro Line 17
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Line 17 train entering Huangshi station
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerCity of Chengdu
LocaleChengdu, Sichuan
Termini
Stations3
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChengdu Metro
Operator(s)Chengdu Metro Corporation
Depot(s)Wutongmiao Depot (五桐庙停车场)
History
Opened18 December 2020; 3 years ago (2020-12-18)[1]
Technical
Line length5.486 km (3.4 mi) (in operation)
Number of tracks2
Characterunderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed140 km/h[2]

Line 17 of the Chengdu Metro is a metro line in Chengdu. The whole line will be 30.286 km when Phase 2 opens. The line uses 8-car Type-A trains operating up to 140 km/h speed powered by 25kV AC overhead lines.[3]

Phase 1 runs from Jinxing station in Wenjiang District to Jitouqiao station in Wuhou District. Phase 1 is 26.145 km long with 5.5 km running elevated and 20.6 km running underground. There are 9 stations with 2 elevated stations and 7 underground stations.[4][5]

Phase 2, currently under construction, will extend the line west across central Chengdu to Gaohong station. It will be 24.8 km long, all underground with 18 additional stations.[6]

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