Changsha Maglev Express


The Changsha Maglev Express is a medium-low speed magnetic levitation, or maglev line in Changsha, China. This is China's second maglev line, after Shanghai Maglev, and the first domestically built maglev line that uses indigenous technology. The line stretches over 18.55 kilometers and runs between Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Langli station and the high-speed railway station Changsha South railway station. Its rolling stock is designed for a speed of up to 120 km/h, however, currently it is running with a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
Construction started in May 2014, trial running in 26 December 2015, and finally start trial operations on 6 May 2016. Since the beginning of construction in May 2014, the project has received an estimated investment of 4.6 billion yuan.

Opening timeline

SegmentCommencementLengthStationName
Changshanan — Huanghua Airport6 May 20163Phase 1

Stations

Operating hours

The first train departs from Huanghua Airport station or Changsha South railway station at 7:00am. The last train leaves Changsha South railway station at 10:00pm or Huanghua Airport station at 10:30pm. The current service interval is 11 minutes 40 seconds and each train completes the whole journey in 19.5 minutes.