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on september 26, hunan tram issued an announcement stating that hunan tram line 2 and line 4 will be suspended soon.

shenyang hunnan modern tram operation co., ltd. stated that at present, shenyang hunnan modern tram has optimized and adjusted some operating routes based on factors such as passenger travel patterns, passenger flow distribution, and full load rate, after seeking approval from higher authorities. the details are as follows:

1. tram line 2 is suspended.the southern extension line of shenyang metro line 2 was officially opened on september 29, 2023. it has been opened for one year. some stations are close to some stations of the existing line 2 of shenyang hunan modern tram. important passenger flow stations such as international software park station and taoxian airport station overlap, and transportation resources overlap. therefore, in order to optimize urban transportation resources, tram line 2 will cease operation on october 25, 2024. if passengers along the line have travel needs, they can choose to take shenyang metro line 2.

2. tram line 4 has stopped operating.the original intention of designing tram line 4 was mainly to solve the transportation connection problem of travelers at shenyang south railway station. however, at present, there are few passengers taking tram line 4 at shenyang south railway station, and tram line 3 can meet the travel needs of line 4 passengers. therefore, in order to optimize the allocation of vehicle resources, tram line 4 will cease operation on october 25, 2024. if passengers along the line have travel needs, they can choose to take tram line 3.

image source: liaoshen evening news

in fact, in recent times, trams in many parts of the country have been suspended, discontinued and demolished to varying degrees.

on august 5, the foshan gaoming modern tram demonstration line, which is known as the "world's first commercially operated hydrogen-powered tram", announced that it would suspend operations during the period due to maintenance of equipment and facilities.

in may, zhuhai tram line 1, which had an investment of nearly 1.5 billion yuan, was announced to be dismantled after being suspended for three years;

by the end of 2023, the beijing yizhuang t1 line, which has an annual cost of 120 million yuan, was questioned as useless and speculated whether it would be shut down and demolished due to too few passengers and unsatisfactory coverage.

earlier, trams in cities such as shanghai and tianjin were also suspended and dismantled. this series of phenomena has triggered widespread heated discussions in society.

low passenger flow and poor economic efficiency are the direct reasons why these trams were eventually discontinued. however, many trams that are still in operation are also facing huge controversy over whether they are "a waste of money and labor" or "a convenient project for the people."

zhuhai modern tram line 1. image source: zhuhai modern tram official microblog

but it is worth mentioning that while the trams were being suspended one after another, new trams were also being built.

as a ground transportation tool that originated in the 19th century and originated from abroad, trams have seen a "revival" in many chinese cities in recent years. dozens of cities, large and small, including shanghai, nanjing, jiaxing, huai'an, zhuhai, and tianshui have successively opened and operated tram lines.

as of the end of 2023, a total of 23 cities in mainland china have opened tram lines, with a total operating mileage of 578.42 kilometers, accounting for 5.15% of the urban rail transit operating lines.

many netizens have spoken out about this phenomenon, with some believing that building a tram is unnecessary: ​​"the tram is slow, i don't know why it must be built."

some netizens also expressed their support: "i really like riding the tram, it is comfortable and quiet."

some netizens also believe that demolishing and building at the same time is a reasonable phenomenon: "the old trams are not suitable for the development of the city and need to be demolished, and then new, well-planned and comfortable trams are built. this is a very normal phenomenon."

in 2013, the shenyang hunnan tram was tested in the rain. image source: vcg

in the view of many industry experts, trams are very suitable for connecting scenic spots or parks where private cars are restricted. the key to construction is to adapt to local conditions and conform to local characteristics. first, it is necessary to scientifically formulate line network planning and strengthen research on functional positioning and passenger flow demand; second, fully consider the connection and transfer with other modes of transportation; finally, optimize the allocation of road rights and improve road utilization.