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A new suspended monorail line in operation in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, September 26, 2023. /Xinhua
China's first commercial suspended monorail line opened to the public on Tuesday in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, with a maximum operating speed of 60 kilometers per hour.
The operational first phase of the project covers a total distance of 10.5 kilometers and features six stations, according to its operator Optics Valley Traffic Company.
A new suspended monorail line in operation in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, September 27, 2023. /CFP
The monorail train, also known as "the Optics Valley Photon," appears to hang upside down because the track is positioned above.
The line operates for 12 hours every day with a monorail departing every 10 minutes.
The entire operation process, including starting, entering stations, opening and closing doors, is fully automated.
A new suspended monorail line in operation in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, September 26, 2023. /Xinhua
A new suspended monorail line in operation in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, September 26, 2023. /Xinhua
Xie Hongzhen, a staff member of the company, said the unique design of the monorail makes it a clever operational solution.
Compared to traditional railways or double-track subways, monorail trains offer a smoother ride and effectively eliminate interference from other traffic and pedestrians.
A new suspended monorail line in operation in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, September 26, 2023. /Xinhua
Passengers can enjoy the city from an entirely different perspective through the glass floor beneath their feet.
Since its test operation in May, the monorail has attracted tourists from across the nation.
(With inout from Xinhua)
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