Autonomous rail train launched in Xixian New Area of Xi'an

On March 21, Xixian New Area Autonomous Rail Train Line 1, the first autonomous rail train line in Northwest China, was officially opened. It offers the public a new travel option with a safe and comfortable experience.

This line well integrates tourism and transportation. It starts from Doumen Station of Metro Line 5 in the east and ends at Happy Valley Station of Metro Line 5 in the west. It passes four stations with a total mileage of about 11.9 kilometers, and the stations are Doumen, Haojing Avenue, Hanxi Lake, and Kunming Lake.

The first train departs at 06:30, and the last train departs at 22:00, with a departure interval of 10-15 minutes (subject to the passenger flow). The public can take the train for free during the initial operation phase.

"The opening of Xixian Autonomous Rail Train Line 1 will greatly alleviate the comprehensive traffic issues in areas such as Happy Valley and Kunming Lake." said the person in charge of Xixian Rail Transit. As the first autonomous rail train in Northwest China, Xixian Autonomous Rail Train attains both capacity and economy. Especially in tourist areas, the train boasts the advantages of low investment cost, short construction period and strong urban adaptability, compared with traditional rail modes.