Suzhou Tram L2 Opened for Trial Operation, and FITSCO Assisted Suzhou Rail Network Construction
Suzhou
Tram L2 was officially opened for trial operation on August 31, 2018. This is
the second line, after the Extension Line of Suzhou Tram L1, opened this year
in Suzhou High-tech Zone. It marks that the tram of Suzhou High-tech Zone has
entered network operation mode.
Tram
L2, with the total length of 18.463 km and 13 stations, is a backbone road runs
east-west in northwest of Suzhou High-tech Zone. It can transfer to tram L1, and
they build up the public transportation network backbone in the High-tech Zone,
as well as realize tram network operation, which brings great convenience for
people and will effectively promote development in the areas along the lines.
Tram
L2 takes into account the needs of commute and travel, and the line condition is
complex. There are up to 34 junctions in about 11 km on the ground and 9 level-crossing.
The length of viaduct line is 7 km, with 2 stations. The underpass crosses canals
four times and highways, successfully avoiding 25 junctions.
To
deal with the complicated conditions of Tram L2, with the demand of tram network
construction, FITSCO fully plays the advantages as a self-independence supplier,
relying on advanced JeTram ® signaling system, and provides point control
system in the mainline and depot, the junction signaling priority system and the
on-board system. According to the special conditions of the line, optimizing
the train positioning function and the signaling priority linkage function in
junctions, in order to ensure driving safety and increase the speed of travel, as
well as supporting control center to debug network operation so as to guarantee
a fully functional line opened on time.
Suzhou Tram L2 is the third signaling and communication system integration project undertaken and opened by FITSCO in Suzhou, following Tram L1 and L3 (the extension line of L1). FITSCO team continues to carry forward the hard work style. In the face of many unfavorable factors such as complex routes, expansion and interweave of new systems and existing systems, and poor construction conditions, it actively organizes the technical force to conduct a lot of on-site tests, survey and validation for many times to ensure the smooth delivery of the project. FITSCO also accumulates valuable experiences in the tram network expansion, construction, cost optimization and etc.