Zhengzhou Metro Line 6 Phase 1 Northeast Section commences initial operation
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2024-11-30
Line 6 Phase 1 Northeast Section is an extension of Line 6 Phase 1 West Section, starting from Fengwan Station and ending at Tsinghua High School Station. The line is approximately 26.4 kilometers long with 18 underground stations. Among them, 8 stations are interchange stations, respectively interchanging with Line 1 at Yan Zhuang Station, Line 2 at Erligang Station, Line 3 at Expo Center Station, Line 4 at Tsinghua High School Station, Line 5 at Tong Huai Station and Yao Zhai Station, the under-construction Line 7 at University Middle Road Station, and the under-construction Line 8 at Xiaoying Station. After the connection and operation of Line 6 Phase 1 Northeast Section and West Section, the total length of the operating line will be approximately 43.4 kilometers.
At 10:06 am on November 30, the initial operation of the northeast section of Zhengzhou Metro Line 6 Phase 1 commenced, marking the full line's initial operation.
The northeast section of Line 6 Phase 1 is an extension of the west section, starting from Fengwan Station and ending at Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station. The line is approximately 26.4 kilometers long, with 18 underground stations. Eight of these are interchange stations: Yan Zhuang Station (Line 1), Er Li Gang Station (Line 2), Expo Center Station (Line 3), Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station (Line 4), Tong Huai Station and Yao Zhai Station (Line 5), University Road Station (under construction Line 7), and Xiao Ying Station (under construction Line 8). After the connection of the northeast and west sections, the total length of Line 6 Phase 1 will be approximately 43.4 kilometers.
The northeast section of Line 6 Phase 1 adopts a design theme of "Brilliant Light, Charming New City." Standard stations incorporate elements representative of the surrounding areas into their designs, emphasizing an integrated structure of ceiling and walls. The use of volume element segmentation and lighting creates a light, modern feel, resulting in a "charming and vibrant metro." Li Jianggou Station uses the theme of "City Gate," with its arched entrances creating a dreamlike effect that expands and extends the visual impact of the facade. Jinhuiqiao Station uses the theme of "Water Rhyme and Flowing Light," employing digital technology to create a dynamic artwork, giving the overall design a light and graceful charm reminiscent of the sleeves of a Henan opera performer.
After the full line operation of Line 6 Phase 1, seven stations—Jiayu Station, Olympic Sports Center West Station, University Road Station, Yan Zhuang Station, Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station, Erli Gang East Station, and Changzhuang Station—will have a 6:00 AM first train departure. The last train from Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station to Jiayu Station departs at 11:00 PM, and from Jiayu Station to Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station at 10:30 PM. The minimum interval between trains on weekdays is approximately 5 minutes, and 8 minutes on weekends and holidays. The single journey takes approximately 70 minutes. The fare system uses the network's unified mileage-based pricing. The highest single fare for the northeast section (Fengwan Station to Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station) is 5 yuan, and for the entire Line 6 Phase 1 (Jiayu Station to Tsinghua Affiliated Middle School Station) is 7 yuan. The highest single fare across the entire network is 12 yuan. All stations support QR code scanning and facial recognition for entry. The electric multiple unit trains use 6-car Type A trains, with a maximum speed of 80 km/h. A total of 31 trains are in use to meet passenger needs. In terms of passenger experience, dozens of hardware facilities and user-friendly designs have been optimized and improved in terms of humanization, convenience, safety, and comfort, creating an all-ages friendly service-oriented station and providing passengers with a comfortable, friendly, and convenient travel environment.
Zhengzhou Metro Group always adheres to the original aspiration of "building a good metro for the people," maximizing the satisfaction of citizens' travel needs and creating a new landscape of happy travel.
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