Xi'an Metro

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Xi'an Metro
Xian Metro logo.svg
Overview
LocaleXi'an and Xianyang
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines8
Number of stations188
Daily ridership2.354 million (2018 average)[1]
4.4821 million (2021 record)[2]
Annual ridership746.2 million (2018)[1]
Operation
Began operation16 September 2011; 10 years ago (2011-09-16)
Operator(s)Xi'an Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd.
Technical
System length258 km (160 mi)
Track gauge1435 mm (standard gauge)
hideSystem map
Xi'an Metro Linemap.svg
Xi'an Metro
Traditional Chinese西安地鐵
Simplified Chinese西安地铁

The Xi'an Metro, also known as the Xi'an Subway, is a rapid transit system in the city of Xi'an and the neighbouring city of Xianyang, in Shaanxi province, China.

The system has 8 lines in operation. Line 2 opened to the public on September 16, 2011.[3] Line 1 began operation on September 15, 2013. Line 3 began operation after months of delay on November 8, 2016. Line 4 opened on December 26, 2018. Lines 5, 6, 9 opened in December 2020. Line 14 opened in September 2019 and extended in June 2021.

History[]

Xi'an began its metro system plan in the mid-1980s. The plan was first submitted to the State Council in 1994, with four planned lines and a total length of 73.2 km (45.5 mi). In February 2004, the re-drafted plan was submitted to the State Government, which received final approval on September 13, 2006.

The first line, Line 2, began construction along Chang'an Street on 29 September 2006 and was completed in 2011. It runs north-south and passes under such historic sites as the Bell Tower and city wall. It is 26.6 km (17 mi) long with 23.5 km (15 mi) lying underground, approximately 20 meters below the surface. It is estimated to have cost 17.9 billion yuan (US$2.24 billion).[4] The route stretches from the Beikezhan to Weiqunan with 20 stops. The travel time is 39 minutes for the entire length, cutting the commute almost in half. Operations began on 28 September 2011.[citation needed]

Four other routes were planned to start construction in 2011 and to be finished by around 2020. When completed, the system will span 251.8 km (156.5 mi) and will mainly service the urban and suburban districts of Xi'an and part of Xianyang.[5]

On June 12, 2019, the NDRC approved the Phase III (2018-2024) Construction Plan of Xi'an Metro. The plan includes Line 1 (Phase 3), Line 2 (Phase 2), Line 8, Line 10 (Phase 1), Line 14, Line 15 (Phase 1), Line 16 (Phase 1). The total length of Xi'an Metro will be 423 kilometres (263 mi) in 2024.[6]

Lines in operation[]

Map of Xi'an Metro (updated in June 2021)
Line Terminals
(District) 		Commencement Newest
Extension 		Length
km 		Stations Operators
 1 
(Qindu, Xianyang) 		Fangzhicheng
(Baqiao) 		2013 2019 31.45[7] 23 Xian Metro logo.svg
 2  Beikezhan
(Weiyang)
(Chang'an) 		2011 2014 26.715[8] 21 Xian Metro logo.svg
 3 
(Yanta) 		Baoshuiqu
(Baqiao) 		2016 — 39.15 26 Xian Metro logo.svg
 4  Beikezhan (Beiguangchang)
(Weiyang)
(Chang'an) 		2018 — 35.2 28[a] Xian Metro logo.svg
 5 
(Yanta)
(Chang'an) 		2020 — 41.6[9] 31 Xian Metro logo.svg
  
(Chang'an)
(Lianhu) 		2020 — 15.6[9] 13 Xian Metro logo.svg
   Fangzhicheng
(Baqiao)
(Lintong) 		2020 — 25.3 15 Xian Metro logo.svg
 14 
(Weicheng, Xianyang)
(Baqiao) 		2019 2021 42.96 17[b] Xian Metro logo.svg
Total 258 188
  1. ^ Huochezhan station is not opened.
  2. ^ Airport (T5) station is not opened.

Line 1[]

Main article: Line 1 (Xi'an Metro)

The second route, Line 1, was scheduled to start in late 2009 but was brought one year earlier as per Chinese government's response to the financial crisis of 2007–2010. Line 1 opened on 15 September 2013. The route runs from east to west. The line is 31.45 km (20 mi)[7] with 23 stations.

To accelerate the speed of overall economic development between Xi'an and Xianyang cities, the Transportation Department of Xi'an decided to extend Line 1 to promote business travel between the two cities, as well as improve the efficiency of land use alongside Line 1. The preparation phase for the extension Line 1 started with the compilation of a feasibility study on November 4, 2007.

Line 2[]

Main article: Line 2 (Xi'an Metro)
Yongningmen Station

Line 2 opened on 16 September 2011. This line is 26.715 km (17 mi)[8] long with 21 stations.[10]

Line 3[]

Main article: Line 3 (Xi'an Metro)

Construction of Xi'an Metro's Line 3 broke ground in May 2011,[11] began public trial testing on September 20, 2016, and was opened at November 8, 2016. The line is currently 39.15 km (24.33 mi) long with 26 stations. When Phase 2 (still under planning) opens, the line will be 50.5 km (31.4 mi) long and with 31 stations.

Line 4[]

Main article: Line 4 (Xi'an Metro)

Construction of test section of Line 4 of Xi'an Metro started in late 2012.

Line 4 started service on December 26, 2018.[12][13][14]

Line 5[]

Main article: Line 5 (Xi'an Metro)

Line 6[]

Main article:

Line 9[]

Main article:

Line 14[]

Main article: Line 14 (Xi'an Metro)

The 29.31 km western section from Airport West (T1, T2, T3) to Beikezhan (Beiguangchang) opened on 29 September 2019. The 13.65 km eastern section from Beikezhan (Beiguangchang) to Heshao opened on 29 June 2021.

Future Development[]

Xi'an Metro System Map Plan 2022.png

On June 12, 2019, the NDRC approved the Phase III (2018-2024) Construction Plan of Xi'an Metro. The plan includes Line 1 (Phase 3), Line 2 (Phase 2), Line 8, Line 10 (Phase 1), Line 14, Line 15 (Phase 1), Line 16 (Phase 1). The total length of Xi'an Metro will be 423 kilometres (263 mi) in 2024.[15]

Planned operation time
Construction since
Line
Phase/Section
Terminals
Length
in km
Stations
Reference
2022 2017    Phase II Xibeigongyedaxue[16] Fangzhicheng 19.8 16 [17][18]
2019  2  Phase II (Northern extension) Caotanbei Beikezhan 3.505[19] 2 [19]
 2  Phase II (Southern extension) Weiqunan Changning 3.417[19] 2 [19]
June 2023[20] 2019  1  Phase III Qindu Fenghesenlingongyuan 10.61[21] 7 [21]
2023 2019    Phase I Fengdongxiaozhen Nengyuansanlu 15.03[22] 9[22] [22]
2024 2019    Loop Line 49.89[19] 37[19] [19]
   Phase I Yangjiazhuang Shuijinggongyuan 34.2[23] 17[23] [23]
TBA 2020  15  Phase I Xiliu Hanjiawan 19.5[24] 13[24] [24]

Accidents[]

On 30 December 2008, a fire occurred that was extinguished within an hour; all workers evacuated safely. Just 66 hours later, on 2 January, another fire occurred at another station on Line 2.[25]

On 26 May 2009, an individual suffered minor injuries from a fire during infrastructure work on Line 1.

On 2 August 2009, 9:20am, a cave-in at the Sajinqiao section of Line 1 trapped migrant workers under 10 cubic meters of earth for over three hours, hospitalizing at least two who later died at the hospital.[26]


Network Map[]

Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap

See also[]

  • List of rapid transit systems

References[]

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