The Chengdu Metro is the rapid transit system of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, China. With the opening of Line 1 on 27 September 2010, the system consists of 12 subway lines and 1 light rail line. It has subsequently undergone rapid expansion. Since the opening of Lines 6, 8, 9, and 17 on 18 December 2020, the Chengdu Metro is the 4th longest metro system in the world.
Urban rail transit in China encompasses a broad range of urban and suburban electric passenger rail mass transit systems including subway, light rail, tram and maglev. Some classifications also include non-rail bus rapid transport. As of 31 December 2022, China has the world's longest urban rail transit system with more than 9,500 km (5,900 mi) of urban rail nationwide in 49 systems in 47 cities, accounting for 9 of the 10 longest metro systems except Moscow Metro, or metro systems in Seoul combined if metro systems in the same cities are merged in the rank.
Several cities in China had tram systems during the 20th century; however, by the end of the century, only Dalian and Changchun remained extant. However the 21st century has seen a resurgence in tram transport systems as China attempts to combat with urban traffic congestion and pollution.
Guangzhou Tram is the tram system in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. It is operated by Guangzhou Tram Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Metro Corporation.
Line 3 of the Chengdu Metro runs in a northeast-southwest direction from Chengdu Medical College to Shuangliu West Station. The total length is 49.85 km (30.98 mi). Line 3's color is magenta. Phase 1 of this line began construction on 28 April 2012, and opened on 31 July 2016.
Suzhou SND Tram is a tram system in Suzhou New District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The tram uses an overhead catenery system. Suzhou Tram started construction on September 11, 2012 and was opened on October 26, 2014. There is currently two lines in operation in the Suzhou New District. The Suzhou High-Tech Rail Tram Limited was established in April 2011, and the tram line was approved by the Suzhou City government June the same year.
Line 5 of the Chengdu Metro is a rapid transit line in Chengdu. It starts at Huagui Road and ends at Huilong. The total length is 49.018 km (30.5 mi).
Line 6 of the Chengdu Metro is a rapid transit line in Chengdu. It starts at Wangcong Temple and ends at Lanjiagou. The total length is 68.223 km (42.4 mi) with 56 stations.
Line 18 of the Chengdu Metro is an express rapid transit line that connects the urban area of Chengdu with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Line 18's color is teal. The Phase 1 & 2 of Line 18 is in total 69.39 km in length. It is also the biggest PPP project in China. The section from South Railway Station to Tianfu International Airport North Station started operation on 18 December 2020.
Songjiang Tram is a light rail tramway in Shanghai, China. The system consists of two lines totaling 31 km (19 mi) with 42 stations. Unlike the Zhangjiang Tram, Songjiang trams use centenary power supply and steel-wheeled rail systems. Most of them use independent rights of way. The intersection signal lights were adjusted through the system to make them pass first, and the running speed reaches 25-30km/h. Trains run from 6:00 till 22:00. With further extension of the network public transport modal split in Songjiang is expected from the current 23% to 40%.
Tianshui Tram is a light rail system consisting of one route in Qinzhou District and Maiji District, Tianshui, Gansu, China.
Guangzhou Huangpu Tram Line 1 is a tram line serving the Huangpu District of Guangzhou. The initial section opened on 1 July 2020. The remaining section opened on 28 December 2020. It is 14.3 km (8.9 mi) in length with 20 stations, currently 19 stations are operational.
Chengdu Metro Line 27 is a Chengdu Metro line under construction in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is a tangential line that runs diagonally from the west to the north of Chengdu. The train uses 6 car B-type trains. Line 27's colour is light blue.
Chengdu Metro Line 9 is located in Chengdu, Sichuan and forms an extension to the existing Chengdu Metro system. The line officially opened on 18 December 2020.
Line 30 of the Chengdu Metro is a metro line currently under construction in Chengdu. Line 30's color is Light Pink. Phase 1 runs tangentially on the south side of the Chengdu from Terminal 2 of Shuangliu International Airport East to Longquan Railway Station. Phase 1 is 27.74 km long with 24 stations, all underground. Line 30 will use 6-car Type-B rolling stock operating up to 80 km/h. Line 30 will be served by two depots at Gaobeiba and Hongjiaqiao.
Line 17 of the Chengdu Metro is an express metro line in Chengdu. The whole line is 50.945 km. The line uses 8-car Type-A trains operating up to 140 km/h speed powered by 25kV AC overhead lines.
Shuxin Avenue Station is a metro station at Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is opened on December 18, 2020 with the opening of Chengdu Metro Line 6.
Mengzi Station is a metro station at Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is opened on December 18, 2020 with the opening of Chengdu Metro Line 6.
Chengdu Tram Line 2 is a tram line in Chengdu, China. The line has a total length of 39.3 kilometres (24.4 mi) and 35 stations. It has a 'Y' layout and runs from the Chengdu West railway station to Pixian West railway station and Hongguang. The line was officially started in December 2015, and the 13.7 km (8.5 mi) demonstration section of the line was opened on 26 December 2018, and the remaining sections were opened on 27 December 2019.
Jiaxing Tram is a tram in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. There are seven lines planned for construction, which will span a length of about 98 kilometres (61 mi).
