China's first suspension railway line finished test run on September 30, 2016.
The lithium-battery powered train, which has a speed of 60 km per hour, successfully ran along the 300-meter test section of the railway line, after being suspended from the line. The load capacity will be 120 passengers per train coach. Based on the current test line, the cost of the suspension railway is one-fifth to one-eighth of the cost of underground rail per kilometer. The test section of the railway line will be expanded to 1.2 kilometers, for further tests on turning, climbing, and operations at train and charging stations. (Photo gallery)
