Commentary
Economic progress, industrial symbiosis, green and intelligent integration, and humanistic ......The true meaning of the S1 line may begin with "connecting the river and reaching the lake", but it does not stop at the geographical "intersection" and "communication", and the value it produces has different weights in the hearts of every Wuxi person, just like the Yangtze River and the rippling Taihu Lake, which have both commonalities and differences.
However, when all rivers eventually enter the sea, all things begin to return, and in the long run, the spiritual value of "Xicheng family" and the grand vision of "going to the mountains and seas" contained in the S1 line are precious.
On January 31, Wuxi's first urban rail transit line, S1 line, will be officially put into operation. Previously, Wuxi Metro had carried out free test rides for three consecutive days, and according to official statistics, the total passenger volume of the whole line network reached 362 during the test ride750,000 passengers, breaking the historical record twice.
"Tongjiang Dahu" can be said to be one of the more intuitive effects brought by the opening of the S1 line. In a geographical sense, the S1 line not only brought a historic "handshake" between the two natural waters of the Yangtze River and Taihu Lake, but also built a "half-hour commuting circle" between Xicheng and Xicheng at a maximum speed of 120km h.
On this basis, the radiation effect generated by the S1 line will further press the "fast forward button" for Wuxi's urban construction and development, and help the economy, humanities, people's livelihood and other undertakings to run out of "acceleration".
If the traffic is prosperous, all industries will be prosperous, and if the traffic is smooth, all industries will be prosperous. As an important link in urban development, it is self-evident that transportation lines play a leading role in the regional economy. On the one hand, the opening of the S1 line has greatly enhanced the interconnection of market resources and infrastructure between Xicheng and Xicheng within the city, promoted the continuous growth of the county economy, and accelerated the integration of Xicheng. On the other hand, it will also promote Wuxi's deep integration into the Yangtze River Economic Belt, connect with the Yangtze River Delta, and "pave the way and build bridges" to boost high-quality economic development.
The significance of the S1 line is also reflected in the promotion of Wuxi's cultural tourism industry and scientific and technological innovation. This north-south line has a total of 10 stations, and connects with Metro Line 1 at Yanqiao Station, like a needle lead to Jiangyin Bund, Goose Nose Mouth Park, Zhongshan Park, Xu Xiake's former residence and Wuxi City's Huishan Ancient Town, Nanchan Temple, Chong'an Temple, Xiaolou Lane Historic District and other dozens of cultural and tourism scenic spots in series.
This kind of "one station, one scene" design not only brings an increase in tourism income, but more importantly, it allows the history and culture of Wudi to be integrated in the new era, and people's sense of cultural belonging and identity is deepened.
In terms of scientific and technological innovation, the S1 line opened this time is also full of highlights. The first train with a speed of 120 km h in China, the first train equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor in China, and the first line ...... in China to achieve different speeds, different systems, full lines, full time and no transfer between intercity rail transit and subwayOne after another technological halo has brought it a sense of "shocking when it appears";
A series of new technologies such as train intelligent wind source system, health diagnosis system, and intelligent train inspection system allow passengers to enjoy a more comfortable, convenient, safe and low-carbon travel experience, and also promote the pace of Wuxi's scientific and technological innovation to become more and more stable.
In addition to the positive impact on the material level, the S1 line has a unique and profound emotional value for Wuxi people. During the test ride, the general passenger flow comparable to the "Spring Festival" very intuitively reflects the long-term strong demand for communication and exchanges between the citizens of Xicheng and Xicheng.
On the first day of the test ride, a white-haired old man sat in the car with great emotion, the running line of the S1 line not only passed through his son's house in Wuxi City, but also went directly to his daughter's house in Jiangyin, which brought great convenience to the reunion of their family.
Or sightseeing, or team building, or visiting relatives and friends, ......The hotly opened S1 line connects multiple stations and countless families; The speeding rail train is full of passengers, and it also affects a strong nostalgia, making people dozens of kilometers away closer and more affectionate.
The official opening of the S1 line will draw a successful end to this historic project, and at the same time, it will also take a new step on the road of Xicheng's collaborative development. It is believed that in the future, taking advantage of the "east wind" of the S1 line, Wuxi's various undertakings will also move to new heights.
Source: Wuxi Metro**.
Author: Li Jian
Poster: Lv Shengying.
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