HCR'S DJ700 ERECTOR COMPLETES 72-SPAN PROJECT 30 DAYS EARLY ON SHANGHAI AIRPORT LINK

China's first new double-track municipal railway co-operated with national railways. Connects Hongqiao Station (Minhang) to Shanghai East Station (Pudong). Total length: 68.6km. Will reduce travel time between two airports from 90 to 40 minutes (opening end-2024). Construction started June 2019.

Key Achievement with DJ700

Oct 17, 2022: Installed final 32m box girder
Section: 72 simply supported spans (2226m total)

Critical Parameters:

• ▶Girder: 700t capacity, 40m span

• ▶Extreme Conditions: 27.8‰ gradient, 1000m curve radius

• ▶Challenges: Construction within Shanghai-Kunming Railway protection zone, high safety risks
  ▶Schedule: Completed in 106 days (30 days ahead of plan)

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Equipment Advantages

DJ700 Beam Erector features:
✓ Fast assembly/relocation capabilities
✓ High-level mechanical automation
✓ Adapts to bridge-tunnel links, ramps & tight curves

Strategic Significance

1. China's first direct air-rail link connecting 2 airports + 3 railway stations

2. Enhances Yangtze Delta transportation hub connectivity

3. Supports Shanghai's global city competitiveness and national Yangtze Delta integration strategy