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Wenjiang to complete its second subway line

Chengdu Metro Line 17 in Wenjiang recently completed the bulk of its Yongquan Avenue Station. The new line will be an important part of Chengdu's west rail transit network and is second subway line in Wenjiang.

Line 17 will better connect Wuhou district, Shuangliu district and Wenjiang district. The first part of the subway line is currently under construction and will have a length of 26.15 kilometers.

Yongquan Avenue Station is three times longer than regular stations. [Photo/chinanews.com]

The subway line will pass through Shengtai Avenue, Fengxi Avenue, Fengxiang Avenue, Xiangxie Avenue and Yongkang road in Wenjiang and will have nine stations, seven of which will be underground.

Yongquan Avenue Station is located on Fengxi Avenue and is dealing with unique geological conditions. It is also three times longer than regular stations, making it more difficult to build.

According to the plan, the first stage of Line 17 will be completed in 2020.

Workers at the construction site. [Photo/chinanews.com]

Line 17 will be completed in 2020. [Photo/chinanews.com]