CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- As the National Day approaches, Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) has announced extended operating hours for selected lines to satisfy the increased travel demand. The extended hours will be in effect from September 30 to October 5, according to a statement released by Chongqing City Transportation Development & Investment Group.

Extended operating hours

During this period, Lines 1, 2, 3, 6, and 10 will extend their operating times by one hour for four key routes and sections with high passenger volumes. The Loop Line will also extend its service by 30 minutes to help disperse nighttime traffic.

At the same time, train intervals will be adjusted during these extended hours. Lines 1, 2, 3, and 6 will run at 8-10 minute intervals, while the Loop Line and Line 10 will have slightly longer intervals of 10-12 minutes.

Details on the specific extension times are provided in the picture below:

Reduced train intervals

On September 30, the evening peak service on Lines 1, 2, 3, 6, and 10 will start earlier, beginning at 15:00. Additionally, four extra trains will be added to the Loop Line during the evening rush hour to reduce the minimum train interval to 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Off-peak intervals on the International Expo Line will be shortened to 10 minutes.

From October 1 to 5, train intervals on Lines 1, 2, 6, 10, and the International Expo Line will be further reduced to 3 minutes and 40 seconds, 3 minutes and 50 seconds, 5 minutes and 20 seconds, 8 minutes, and 10 minutes, respectively. Between October 6 and 7, Line 2, Line 6, and the International Expo Line will be shortened to 4 minutes, 5 minutes and 20 seconds, and 10 minutes to manage the increased festival traffic.

Optimized routes

Starting from 15:00 on September 30 to October 7, Line 1 will run an extended route between Chaotianmen and Bishan to better serve passengers traveling to and from the University Town area.

From October 1 to 5, after 16:30, some trains on Line 6 will turn back at Guangdianyuan to reduce intervals in core areas, ensuring smoother passenger flow in busy commercial districts.

Increased train services

On September 30, the maximum number of trains in operation will be increased to 335, up by 4 compared to regular weekdays, with the estimated network capacity of 5.95 million passengers, reflecting an increase of 430,000 compared to normal days.

From October 1 to 5, CRT will operate up to 254 trains, showing an increase of 19 compared to weekend schedules. The maximum daily transport capacity is expected to reach 5.11 million passengers, representing an increase of 540,000 compared to weekends.

For October 6 and 7, the network will operate 245 trains, 10 more than usual weekend levels, with a maximum daily capacity estimated at 4.9 million passengers - an increase of 330,000.

Chongqing Rail Transit Group will also adjust operations in real-time based on passenger flow to ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience during the holiday period. (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)