Bishan-Tongliang line

Bitong line
Overview
Other name(s)Bishan-Tongliang line
Native name重庆市郊铁路璧铜线
StatusUnder construction
LocaleChongqing, China
Termini
Stations9
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChongqing Rail Transit
Chongqing Suburban Railway
History
OpenedDecember 2024; 1 month's time (2024-12)
Technical
Line length37.5 km (23.3 miles)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationOverhead line
  • 25 kV AC
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

The Bitong line of the Chongqing Suburban Railway is an under construction suburban rapid transit line in Chongqing, China. It will connect Tongliang District with Bishan station of the Chongqing Rail Transit, providing an interchange with Line 1 and through running with Line 27. It will be 37.5 km long and feature 9 stations.[1]

Construction began in 2019 and it is scheduled for completion in December 2024.

  1. ^ "CRT Bitong Line finishes rail construction and expects to open at the end of the year". 2024-04-03.