Changsha Metro
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Native name | 长沙轨道交通 | ||
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Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 5 | ||
Number of stations | 111 | ||
Daily ridership | 639,000 (2017) [1]
1,056,800 (2018 peak)[2] | ||
Website | http://www.hncsmtr.com/ | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | April 29, 2014 | ||
Operator(s) | Changsha Metro Corporation Ltd. | ||
Character | Elevated, underground | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 142.5 kilometres (88.5 mi) | ||
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The Changsha Metro (officially 长沙轨道交通; chángshā guǐdào jiāotōng; also called 长沙地铁; chángshā dìtiě) is a rapid transit system in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province in China. The first operational line, Line 2, commenced service on April 29, 2014, making Changsha the 18th city in mainland China to open a rapid transit system.[3] A second line, Line 1, commenced service in 2016. Line 4 commenced service in 2019. Line 3 and Line 5 commenced service in 2020. As of June 2020, Line 6 and the extension of Line 3 are under construction.
Lines in operation[]
![Changsha Metro Diagram.png](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Changsha_Metro_Diagram.png/750px-Changsha_Metro_Diagram.png)
Line | Terminals (District) |
Commencement | Newest extension |
Length km |
Stations | |
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1 | Kaifu District Government (Kaifu) |
Shangshuangtang (Yuhua) |
2016 | - | 23.55 | 20 |
2 | West Meixi Lake (Yuelu) |
Guangda (Changsha Co.) |
2014 | 2015 | 26.579 | 23 |
3 | Shantang (Yuelu) |
Guangsheng (Changsha Co.) |
2020 | - | 36.4 | 25 |
4 | Guanziling (Wangcheng) |
Dujiaping (Changsha Co.) |
2019 | - | 33.5 | 25 |
5 | Maozhutang (Yuhua) |
Shuiduhe (Changsha Co.) |
2020 | - | 22.5 | 18 |
Total | 142.5 | 111 |
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Line 1[]
Line 1 construction began in 2010 and was opened on June 28, 2016.[3][4] Line 1 has a line length of 23.62 kilometres (14.68 mi) with 20 stations, of which 1 is elevated and 19 are underground.[5] The construction budget was 14.2 billion RMB.[3] A 9.9-kilometre (6.2 mi) extension to Line 1 is under construction, adding 5 stations north of its current terminal at Kaifu District Government; it will open to the public in 2022. Line 1 is colored red on system maps.
Line 2[]
Line 2 is a line running from west to east Changsha. It was opened on April 29, 2014[6] and extended in December 2015. The line is 26.6 kilometres (16.5 mi) long with 23 stations. Line 2 is colored light blue on system maps.
Line 3[]
Line 3 started construction on January 3, 2014. The line opened on 28 June 2020.[7] Line 3 has a total length of 36.4 kilometers with 25 stations. It line travels between Shantang station and Guangsheng station. Line 3 is colored yellow-green on system maps.[8]
Line 4[]
Line 4 started construction on December 31, 2014. The line opened on 26 May 2019 with 25 stations.[9] Line 4 has a total length of 33.5 kilometres (20.8 mi) with 25 stations.[10] The line travels between Guanziling station and Dujiaping station. Line 4 is colored purple on system maps.[8]
Line 5[]
Line 5 started construction in 2015.[11] The line opened on 28 June 2020.[7] Line 5 has a total length of 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) with 18 stations.[11][10] It line travels between Maozhutang station and Shuiduhe station. Line 5 is colored yellow on system maps.[8]
Future development[]
Under construction[]
Line | Terminals |
Planned Opening | Length km |
Stations | |
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6 | 2022[12] | 48.11 | 34 | ||
3 (Phase 2) |
Shantang | Xiangtan North Railway Station | 2023 | 17.13 | 8 |
1 (North Ext.) |
Kaifu District Government | 2024 | 9.93 | 5 |
Line 6[]
The middle section of Line 6 started construction on November 28, 2017.[13] The middle section will have a total length of 30.46 kilometres (18.93 mi) with 23 stations. It will open to the public in 2021. The 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) western section, which will add 4 stations, and the 12.03 kilometres (7.48 mi) eastern section, which will add 7 stations, are scheduled for completion in 2022.[14] It will travel between Shaoguang station and Changqing station. Line 6 will be colored dark blue on system maps.
Approved projects[]
Line | Terminals |
Planned Opening | Length km |
Stations | |
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2 (West Ext.) |
Changsha West Railway Station | West Meixi Lake | 2024 | 14.5 | 11 |
2026 | 17 | 16 | |||
4 (North Ext.) |
Guanziling | TBA | 14.26 | 8 | |
5 (South Ext.) |
Maozhutang | TBA | 8.43 | 7 | |
5 (North Ext.) |
Shuiduhe | TBA | 3.65 | 2 |
Source:[15]
Long-term planning[]
According to overall planning, by 2030, the Changsha Metro will consist of 6 trunk lines, 6 local lines and 1 maglev line. Ultimately, the system will consist of 13 lines and 456 km of route.[16]
Network map[]
See also[]
- Changsha Maglev
- Changsha–Zhuzhou–Xiangtan intercity railway
- Urban rail transit in China
- List of metro systems
References[]
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- ^ "发展改革委批复长沙市城市轨道交通第三期建设规划(2017-2022年)".
- ^ "长沙规划建设12条轨道交通 总长度约456公里".
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