en.Wedoany.com Reported - In the early hours of April 1, test train 55033 departed from Nanchang South Station in China, heading towards Nanchang West Station, marking the official commencement of the joint testing and commissioning phase for the Nantang Connecting Line. This paves the way for the line's opening and operation.
Joint testing and commissioning is a critical stage before the opening of a railway line, serving as a comprehensive assessment of the construction quality. A relevant official from the Science and Technology Information Department of China Railway Nanchang Group Co., Ltd. stated that during this phase, the railway department will conduct integrated testing and optimization of systems such as track, communication signals, and overhead catenary using test trains and ground-based testing equipment. This will be achieved through methods like gradual speed increases and signal testing to ensure the overall system meets design standards and fulfills requirements for trial operation and opening.
The Nantang Connecting Line originates from Nanchang South Station and terminates at Tangcun Route Depot on the Changfu Railway. It features a bidirectional layout, with the up line spanning 15.66 kilometers and the down line 15.94 kilometers, designed for a speed of 200 km/h. The line crosses over multiple railways including the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Changfu Railway, Henggang Connecting Line, and Hejia Connecting Line. Its route runs parallel to the Shanghai-Kunming High-Speed Railway and the Changfu Railway. Notably, it is the first new line in China to be constructed and connected onto the mainline bridge of an already operational high-speed railway.
It is understood that upon completion and opening, the Nantang Connecting Line will achieve interconnectivity between Nanchang's four major passenger stations: Nanchang Station, Nanchang West Station, Nanchang East Station, and Nanchang South Station. This will fully unleash the hub advantage of Nanchang's "Four-Station Linkage," reducing the railway transfer time between Nanchang East Station and Nanchang West Station to approximately 15 minutes. The completion of this line is of significant importance for further optimizing the layout of the Nanchang railway hub, enhancing regional railway transport efficiency, and facilitating travel for people along the route.
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