Analysis of connection mode and type between regional line and urban line of urban rail transit

Abstract

As the main skeleton line, regional line is an important part of urban rail transit system and it will become a quick passageway between urban and peripheral towns such as airport, transport hub, and cluster. As a reference and guidance for the planning and designing staffs, this paper puts forward three main factors that are basic characteristics of the city, hierarchical system of urban rail transit system, and passenger flow factors. In addition, the influence way on the connection mode has been expounded. At the same time, three connection modes between the cohesion of the urban rail transit network and regional line have been put forward including existed types, adaptable condition in each mode choice of line selection, connection point, and other problems that should be paid attention to each connection mode.