The First Train of Second Phase of Chengdu Rail Transit Line 8 Officially Comes off the Assembly Line

The first train of Chengdu Rail Transit Line 8 Phase II [Photo via Chengdu Rail Group]

On October 17, the first train of the second phase of Chengdu Rail Transit Line 8 officially came off the assembly line at Chengdu Changke Xinzhu Rail Transit Equipment Co., Ltd.

It is understood that the body of the train is made of lightweight aluminum alloy material. On the premise of ensuring safety. The windshield of the train seat is replaced from tempered glass to a lighter and safer PC material, which further reduces the weight of the train. This also makes the trains maintain the title of "the lightest type A train in Chengdu Metro".

On the basis of summarizing the design and operation experience of the first-phase trains of Line 8, the second-phase trains of Line 8 are further optimized and improved in accordance with the "people-oriented, scientific and technological intelligence" concept, and a number of newly added equipment and technologies will help the operation. The management and service level were further improved.

The second phase of Chengdu Rail Transit Line 8 is an extension project of the first phase of Line 8. After official opening and operation, it will be connected to the first phase of Line 8, which will enhance the line network in the central urban area, expand the coverage of rail transit, improve the sharing rate of rail transit, and promote the economic development of the area.