The District of Joban Airport Express

Airport Express

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Airport Express
Airport Express At Fustersa.png
An Airport Express CAF Train boarding at Fustersa station
General
Owner Rigel Corporation
Locale Joban
Termini Fuka
Airport
Stations 4
Service
Type Commuter Rail
Operator(s) Rigel Railway
Depot(s) Airport
Rolling stock Adtranz-CAF
History
Opened November 16, 2015
Technical
Track gauge 1,435mm
Operating speed 100km/h (Average)
Route Map
Airport Express Routemap.png


The Airport Express is a commuter rail operated by the Rigel Railway.

It links between the urban area of Joban to the Joban International Airport, and is the only rail link to Joban International Airport in The District of Joban.

The route currently has a total of 4 Stations.

Stations

Station Name Station Code Connections Opening Date
負荷 Fuka FUK Joestu Line

Fuka Lightrail

Joban Light Rail
Tohoku Shinkansen
Airport Express

November 16, 2015
福斯特薩 Fustersa FUS Joestu Line November 16, 2015
中環南 Central South CES Joestu Line

Fuka Lightrail

Joban Light Rail
Tohoku Shinkansen

North South Line

Tsz Kiu Line

April, 2023
機場 Airport AIR November 16, 2015

History

Central South Extension

In 2011, it was announced that the Airport Express will be branched out to Central South after Fustersa Station, then return to Airport. The old track would be subsequently demolished.

The constructions began in 2015, 1 year after the construction start of Rigel Line.

It was hit by constructions delay and budget overrun due to governing issues.

The extension has officially been opened on April 2023.

Airport Express Platform in Central South, towards Fuka.

Service Upgrade & Onboard train displays

The Rigel Corporation has continued to perform service upgrade to ensure the safety, reliability and efficiency of the Airport Express.

On the 19th of November, a new track section is put in service between Fuka Station and Fustersa Station with a much reduced curve and slope, this effectively speeds up the Airport Express to compete with the Tohoku Shinkansen in sections between Fuka and Central South Station.

Onboard train display in operation on Airport Express Trains

On the 24th of Decemeber, an on-board display is revealed and put in service to the public for the first time, with real-time train and flight ETA informations.