China News Service, Zhengzhou, September 15 (Reporter Li Guigang) After nearly two months, Zhengzhou Metro Line 5, which was suspended due to the "July 20" heavy rain disaster, resumed its passenger operation on September 15.
In late July, many parts of Henan suffered extremely heavy rainfall, causing heavy casualties and property losses.
As the provincial capital Zhengzhou was affected by this, all subway lines were suspended, and 14 passengers on Metro Line 5 were unfortunately killed.
The picture shows the subway line 2 entering the station, passengers waiting in line in an orderly manner.
Photo by Li Chaoqing
Nearly two months later, on September 15, Zhengzhou Metro Line 5 and Line 2 Phase II (Jiahe Station to Liuzhuang Station), Line 3 and Line 4 resumed passenger operations at the same time.
In addition, Zhengzhou Metro Line 1, Line 2 Phase I, and Suburban Line, which were the first to resume passenger operations on September 12.
So far, the Zhengzhou Metro has been fully launched, except that the first phase of Line 14 is temporarily unable to resume operation due to equipment replacement and other reasons.
The picture shows the Zhengzhou Metro Line 5 in operation.
Photo by Li Chaoqing
The reporter visited Zhengzhou Metro Line 5 and Line 1 and Line 2 on the 15th and found that the passenger flow of Line 5, which has just resumed operation, was stable, and the passenger flow of Line 1 and Line 2 was rising steadily.
At around 7 o'clock on the 15th, there were 5 entrances and exits at Shakou Road Station on Line 5. Many passengers had already entered and exited one after another.
When entering the station, in addition to regular security checks on passengers, the subway also requires passengers to scan their health codes, take temperature measurements and wear masks throughout the journey. Passengers also actively cooperate.
There are also subway staff on the platform to guide passengers to travel safely.
The picture shows the Zhengzhou Metro Line 5 arriving at the station.
Photo by Li Guigang
"I saw the news of the resumption (operation) of Line 5 from the Internet. After the opening, it is much more convenient for me to commute to and from get off work, and I don't use it to reverse the bus." A female passenger said when interviewed.
Outside the Rose Park Station of Zhengzhou Line 5, the reporter saw that the nearby non-motorized parking spaces were full of bicycles and electric vehicles. The day before, there were few people parking here.
A nearby sanitation worker said, "After the subway (Line 5) is open, more people come here to ride, and there are more cars."
The picture shows the subway line 5 entering the station, and passengers queued up to board the train in an orderly manner.
Photo by Li Guigang
According to Zhengzhou Metro news, the second phase of Zhengzhou Metro Line 2, which resumed operation on the 15th, and the first phase of Line 2 that resumed operation have achieved complete operation, and Zhengzhou Metro Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the suburban lines went smoothly. Resume networked operations.
At the initial stage of resumption of operation, the peak driving interval of Lines 1 and 2 is 5 minutes, and the driving interval of Pingfeng is 7 minutes; the peak driving interval of Lines 3, 4, and 5 is about 6 minutes; the driving interval of Lines 3 and 5 is Pingfeng The interval is 8 minutes, the interval of Pingfeng line is 10 minutes; the interval of the suburban line is 10 minutes, and the interval of Pingfeng line is 14 minutes.
The picture shows passengers waiting in line at the platform of Line 5.
Photo by Li Guigang
According to Zhengzhou Metro, all vehicles in operation on the line have undergone strict safety assessment and verification by professional organizations, run without load, and have the conditions for passenger-carrying operations.
The picture shows passengers entering from Exit B of Shakou Road Station on Line 5.
Photo by Li Guigang
Zhengzhou Metro also reminded passengers who have not swiped out of the station with physical ticket cards such as Greentown Pass, senior card, student card, counter card, and one-way card after the entire Zhengzhou Metro network was suspended due to the heavy rain disaster on July 20 , Ticket card or ticket purchase voucher, activate or refund at the station customer service center in advance, so as not to affect travel.
Scanning the code or swiping the face of the electronic ticket to enter the station but not to exit the station, the system has been invalidated, and the ride fee has not been deducted, which will not affect the passengers to pass the gate and get on the train.
The picture shows passengers passing the subway security checkpoint.
Photo by Li Chaoqing
At the same time, the Zhengzhou Metro operating unit has sent additional service personnel and volunteers to provide assistance to passengers on operating lines and stations (end).