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  • Construction begins on maglev line for tourist town of Fenghuang in central China

    2019-08-09Hellen He761 wordsAbout 3 minutes

    Construction begins on maglev line for tourist town of Fenghuang in central ChinaConstruction has begun on a maglev line for a tourist attraction in central China's Hunan Province.

    Workers broke ground on the project in Fenghuang, a renowned tourist town. The 9.121-km-long line drew an investment of about 1.1 billion yuan (157 million U.S. dollars), with a designed maximum speed of 100 km per hour. It will have six stations.Construction begins on maglev line for tourist town of Fenghuang in central ChinaThe project will be operational at the end of June 2021, when a high-speed train project in Hunan will also start operation. Passengers can transfer to the maglev train to reach the tourist town after getting off the high-speed trains.

    Meaning phoenix in Chinese, Fenghuang is known for its well-preserved architecture and traditional river town scenes. Over the years, it has developed into a popular tourist destination with hundreds of hotels and guest houses.

    Source: Xinhua News Agency                                                                            Update: August 9, 2019

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