Oct.28, 2020, WuXi Metro Line 3 Phase 1 entered into revenue. The Line 3 covers 28.5 km operational track length and 21 stations, among which 5 stations could transfer with WuXi Metro Line 1 and Line 2. It sets off from the northwest HuiShan District SuMiao Station to the southeast XinWu District ShuoFang Airport Station. This line links the transportation junctions such as airport, train station, and intercity high-speed train which improve efficiency between the inter-city and inner-city transportation.
Since WuXi Line 3 Phase 1 signaling system contract was signed in June.2018, with the strong support and guidance from the Metro owners, TST worked closely with other specialized companies to push forward the project according to the timetable, successfully fulfilled all milestones timely. As the signaling system supplier for WuXi Metro Line 3 Phase 1, TST project team integrated the metro line’s characteristics and customer requirements into the development of new functions and system optimization based on SelTracTM CBTC baseline 6.0. The driver could be enabled with much more operational flexibility under the condition of safety first in order to improve operational efficiency. Also the system automation level was improved with quicker response towards some special malfunctions. The system could keep continuous and high efficient operation without operator’s interference.
TST will continue contributing to WuXi rail transit construction for facilitating WuXi city development and providing better transportation for WuXi citizens.