Shenyang light rail is planned to enter the city, will you take it?

Recently, media reported that the Liaoning Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced that the Hunnan modern tram will be extended to the old city. Currently, two tram lines, the Eastern Waterfront Line and the Western Waterfront Line, have been planned. The western waterfront line starts from the Olympic Sports Center and ends at Shenyang Station. The eastern waterfront line starts from the Olympic Sports Center, crosses the Hun River to the north, passes through the Second Ring Road and Chang'an Road, and ends at Tangling Park and Dawn Square respectively.

The specific route map is as follows:

From now on, friends from other districts in Shenyang no longer have to envy Hunnan for the light rail, because the light rail will soon enter the city! In the future, there will also be light rail in Heping, Shenhe, and Dadong! In the future, if your home is on these two lines, you can go directly to Taoxian Airport!

Hunnan Modern Tram Operation Co., Ltd. responded that after verification, the tram western waterfront line project is now undergoing preliminary preparations. The line starts from Tram Line 5 Hunnan 3rd Road At the intersection with Tiantan South Street, it is laid on the ground to the north, across Nandi Middle Road via Tiantan South Street to the Hunnan Green Belt, and then laid on the ground to the west along Nandi West Road.

Specifically, it will pass through Qingnian Street, Jinyang Street, Nanjing South Street to Shengli Street and turn north. It will also be laid across the Hunhe River and the Second Ring Road to Shayang Road with a ground line to Nanshima Road and then laid in the elevated road. It will pass through Nanbama Road and Nanfifuma Road to the terminal station of the line, Shenyang Station. The total length of the line is 14.81km.

We have done Q&A before about Shenyang Light Rail. After all, it is also a car with big pigtails, and it has its own dedicated track, which can be said to be very "overbearing".

But one thing is undeniable, that is, the light rail, the most public mode of rail transportation, does have more frequent traffic accidents. An accident happened a while ago. I won’t say much more about the traffic accident on the light rail. If you are interested, you can search it.

In my opinion, if the light rail is to advance into the city, traffic safety must be foolproof. After all, the city center is densely populated, especially near Shenyang, where there are many people and cars. Once a traffic accident occurs, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, in my opinion, only if the safety measures of light rail are perfect enough, the general public will buy it.

Furthermore, from my personal point of view, light rail is also a ground transportation after all. If I were not going to the airport, I might still choose the subway. After all, the subway does not need to wait for signals and will be faster. The light rail can go all the way to Taoxian Airport, which is indeed good news for Shenyang people. After all, it is good to have one more choice. It would be even better if the light rail was close to home.

However, if you are not in a hurry, taking the light rail is also a good choice. After all, it is a good experience to see the scenery along the way. Imagine that! As the light rail slowly approaches, the tall buildings on both sides slowly recede, the river gradually widens, and the Hun River slowly enlarges before our eyes. The scenery on the river and on both sides is unobstructed, which is indeed wonderful.

The above is my answer, comments are welcome!

Text/Ju Tong

Subway, light rail, and bus have always been one of the important components of urban development. They are irreplaceable in promoting urban development and international metropolises. effect!

Recently, the Shenyang Municipal Government has planned that the light rail will be extended to the vicinity of Shenyang Station and will be seamlessly connected with the existing Hunnan New District light rail! Lines 1, 2, 3, and up to Line 10 will definitely be formed, all of which are part of the plan!

In fact, the Shenyang light rail planning has been controversial in the past. Some people think it is an image project, and the form is greater than the reality. The author thinks this is a kind of prejudice and arrogance! And it’s short-sighted!

The city’s subways, buses, and light rail are bound to drive the all-round development of the city!

And every link is indispensable, and it is of great significance to improving the quality of urban life!

The author once went to Hunnan New District and took the light rail lines 1 and 2 several times, although there were not too many people taking them in the early days. As the population continues to grow, it will surely play an irreplaceable role!

In recent days, the media has publicly reported on Shenyang’s new transportation plan: two new tram lines will be added, and preliminary work has been carried out.

Regardless of the specific directions of the two lines, as a Shenyang native and as someone who has two trams next to my home, I will tell you my feelings.

First of all, this is a good thing. It benefits the general public, facilitates people's travel, and also adds another scenic spot to the city.

Secondly, trams are green and environmentally friendly. There is no pollution emission and it plays a prompting and publicity role in atmospheric environmental protection.

However, the shortcomings are also a headache.

First, rail lines occupy a large area and can easily cause new traffic congestion.

Wherever the tram travels, tracks must be laid on the ground.

In Shenyang today, the traffic in the city is very congested. During commuting time, long lines of people wait for passage on major traffic arteries such as Qingnian Street. Trams extend into the city, and their traffic signals at intersections The setting is different from that of ordinary motor vehicles, especially when turning left, they need to occupy a separate traffic period, which can easily cause new congestion.

Secondly, traffic accidents are prone to occur in urban congestion.

There are many people on the bus in the city, especially during peak traffic hours. The phenomenon of mixed vehicles and non-cars is very common. The response of trams is clumsy, and traffic accidents are inevitable. This requires a lot of manpower and material resources to be diverted. , command and prevent tragedy from happening.

Third, the tram speed is too slow.

Because my home is near the Olympic Sports Center, the existing trams are the starting and ending points here.

I often see trams passing along the route. They are running slowly and leisurely on the wide roads in Hunnan. If you have nothing to do, just sit and enjoy the scenery, but if you are in a hurry, I advise you to worry less about the plane. The plane has taken off and you are still hanging around in the tram carriage!

In this case, think about what it will be like once you enter a bustling urban area?

(The picture shows a tram running on Hunnan Avenue in Shenyang)

I occasionally take the light rail in Shenyang. If there is an emergency, forget it. It’s not bad enough. As long as cars follow the traffic jam during morning and evening rush hours, it is very likely that cars will encroach on the tram track, causing you to wait for ten or even twenty minutes without a train. When the train comes and you get on it, it will wander leisurely. , no matter how anxious you are about the car when you go to work in the morning, the car will not be rushed! So I think it’s better to save the light rail when it enters the city. Shenyang is not a small European city, with pleasant scenery and low population density! First of all, it is not convenient for people to enter the city. I think it will bring greater pressure to urban traffic!

As the Shenyang Light Rail rolls into the city, of course I will take it whenever necessary.

I heard that Shenyang City will launch a light rail project in 2018. This is undoubtedly a good thing for Shenyang citizens.

Most of the public transportation in a city is multi-functional. In particular, the green and environmentally friendly industries advocated by modern cities must take the lead and set an example. The light rail project can be described as a pollution-free means of transportation.

I noticed that Shenyang City officially announced the light rail plan for Hunnan to enter the old urban area, but I personally feel that it has not quenched my thirst. It is necessary to extend the number of people to benefit more citizens from traveling.

Furthermore, from the perspective of the layout of urban transportation planning, it must be both point-based and comprehensive; it must be both wired and circular. Points and planes are easy to understand, and lines refer to radial lines. For example, proper construction of squares allows radioactive lines to quickly relieve urban traffic. On the other hand, there must be rings that can be reached quickly, such as the first ring, second ring, third ring, etc. in various cities.

Speaking of which, can Shenyang’s light rail entering the old city also loop around it? I think it's absolutely necessary.

I suggest that the light rail can be placed in a suitable place in the old urban area of ??Shenyang and make a proper circle. The track can be erected to occupy the sky but not the land like some cities do.

In the face of an increasing urban population, urban traffic problems have undoubtedly become more important. Thanks.

Support the northward extension of Shenyang Light Rail. Shenyang, a megacity with a population of 10 million, will move towards becoming a megacity. Plan the city's transportation network to make the city not crowded and travel smoothly. It will also allow the Jingyuan Airport, which is far away from the old city, to be accessible at the first line, providing It brings great convenience and many benefits to residents in the city's central urban areas for travel and consumption.

Personally, I believe that urban planning must be far-sighted and not just for the sake of face. Light rail should be used as a means of transportation to supplement the gaps in subway buses, not as a pretty toy. Just like the Mercedes-Benz tourist bus that costs 20 yuan per person, you can see a few people at first, then only one or two people are left, and then it just runs empty, wasting social resources.

The Eastern Riverside Line runs from the Liming Cultural Palace to the Olympic Sports Center, passing through the Eastern Living Area and along the Wuli River Park. There are no main traffic lines in this area and there is little bus traffic, which can supplement residents’ urban transportation needs. As for the Western Riverside Line, from Shenyang Station to the Olympic Games, it has to pass through Shengli Street. Shengli Street is already blocked, and whether it is built on elevated roads or on the ground, it will aggravate the congestion. However, is it possible to consider building a three-dimensional interchange at one time and building the light rail and viaduct together, which will not only speed up the construction of the expressway, but also allow the light rail to not affect ground traffic.

Shenyang City, isn’t the traffic in the city crowded enough? Trams also have to wait for traffic signals and compete with other vehicles for the right to use the road. Such a tram? How effective will it be in alleviating traffic pressure in Shenyang City? The key is that the speed can never be improved. Want to change this situation? Only viaducts can solve the problem. but? The cost is relatively high, can the city government make a decision? The key is how much money can the municipal finance spend?

Looking at it now, it is no longer necessary for light rail to enter urban areas. The advantage of light rail is that it does not cause pollution. In recent years, various electric vehicles have developed rapidly. Electric buses can run more than 200 kilometers in just ten minutes. They can fully meet the needs of urban passenger transportation and are not restricted by fixed lines. If light rail lines are built later, they will destroy the original urban planning and affect the original urban planning. There is a living environment for residents, so try to use the rapidly developing electric buses instead of light rail. Electric buses are very suitable in cities with few slopes and roads. There are many in Beijing. Shenyang needs to be forward-thinking. The project of taking light rail into the city is already a thing of the past. Suggestion: We in Shenyang should demonstrate and compare the pros and cons of using electric buses and light rail to enter the city.

First of all, we need to look at the area where it is built. If it is an area with not many bus lines, it can be used as a supplement to the bus lines. For example, Hunnan Tram Line 5 runs from the Olympic Sports Center to Shenfu New Town. This line usually has few buses, but it is much more convenient with the light rail. There are basically many people at any time of the day. But like Tram Line 2, the line heading toward the airport has very few passengers.

Secondly, we must consider the pressure it brings to the entire road traffic. If it is a prosperous urban center with many bus lines or overlapping subways, is it a waste of resources to build light rail. Look at the light rail here in Hunnan, which occupies three rows of lanes. Areas that were not blocked before are now jammed in the morning and evening rush hours.

Another problem is that when the tram comes from Hunnan, the signal light always allows it to pass first. The signal perpendicular to the direction of its forward direction is always red. Sometimes both It takes three sets of signals to pass.

In short, we hope that the relevant departments can carefully consider the plans under construction and truly make it convenient for citizens to travel.