Xiamen Subway

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Xiamen subway route map
Hubin Donglu station on line 1

The Xiamen Subway ( Chinese厦门 地铁Pinyin Xiàmén Dìtiě ) is the subway network of the city of Xiamen in the Chinese province of Fujian . Its first line opened in 2017. In the long term, eleven lines with a total length of 404 kilometers and 188 stations are targeted. The goal is that by 2020 45% of all passenger transport will be made by public transport, and that rail transport will cover 30% of this.

Lines in operation

line 1

Line 1 runs from northern Xiamen via Xiamen Nord station to the south side of Xiamen Island , crossing the sea on a dam. Its construction was approved on May 31, 2012 by the State Commission for Development and Reform . The 30.3-kilometer-long line with 24 stations between Yannei and Zhenhai Straits began operations on December 31, 2017.

Line 2

On May 31, 2012, the construction of Line 2 was also approved by the State Commission for Development and Reform . The route is to run over 25.2 kilometers with 19 stations, which are mainly located on the island of Xiamen , with a connection to the mainland. A budget of 17.6 billion yuan has been budgeted for this route and the construction phase is estimated to be from 2013 to 2018. A three-month test operation began on July 12, 2019.

On August 10, 2016, the State Development and Reform Commission approved an extension of Line 2 from Tianzhushan to Lukang. The extension should be 15.5 kilometers long and include nine stations. Investments of 12.2 billion yuan and a construction period from 2016 to 2020 were estimated. The line is to be operated with six-part type B vehicles and expanded for speeds of up to 80 km / h.

Lines under construction or planning

Line 3

On May 31, 2012, the construction of Line 3 was also approved by the State Commission for Development and Reform. The route is to lead over a 18.6 kilometer loop with 16 stations, all of which are located on the island of Xiamen . A budget of 12.4 billion yuan has been budgeted for this route, and the construction phase is estimated to be from 2015 to 2020.

On August 10, 2016, the State Development and Reform Commission approved an extension of Line 3 from Wuyuanzhou to Xiamen Airport . The extension should be 22.6 kilometers long and include 13 stations. Investments of 15.2 billion yuan and a construction period from 2016 to 2020 were estimated. With the same decision, it was also approved to extend the construction phase 1 of this line by 15.3 kilometers and 13 stations beyond Xiamen station to Yuanzhouwan. The line is to be operated with six-part type B vehicles and expanded for speeds of up to 80 km / h.

Line 4

Line 4 should run in a large loop on the mainland around Xiamen Bay and be 69.6 kilometers long. It should have 18 stations. The construction of Line 4 has been budgeted for 36.3 billion yuan and a construction period from 2017 to 2022. The line is to be operated with six-part type B vehicles and expanded for speeds of up to 120 km / h.

Line 6

Line 6 is to lead from the north of the urban area along the coast to the southwest. 27 stations are to be built on a 44.5 kilometer route. The construction budget has been budgeted for 36.5 billion yuan and a construction time from 2017 to 2022. The line is to be operated with six-part type B vehicles and expanded for speeds of up to 80 km / h.

Web links

Commons : Xiamen Subway  - Collection of Pictures, Videos and Audio Files

Individual evidence

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  2. a b c 厦门 市 城市 轨道 交通 近期 建设 规划 通过 批准. State Development and Reform Commission, May 31, 2012, accessed July 22, 2019 (Chinese).
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