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The Shenzhen Metro is the rapid transit system for the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong province, China. The Line 8 Extension - which opened on 27 December 2023 - put the network at 555.43 kilometres of trackage. It currently operates on 16 lines with 373 stations. Despite having only opened on 28 December 2004, the Shenzhen Metro is the 5th longest metro system in China and 6th longest in the world. By 2035, the network is planned to comprise of 8 express and 24 non-express lines totaling 1,142 kilometres of trackage.
Shenzhen Metro Line 3, runs northeastward from Futian Bonded Area to Shuanglong. Line 3 opened on 28 December 2010. Line 3's color is blue.
Shenzhen Metro Line 5, runs West–East from Chiwan to Huangbeiling forming an arc around central Shenzhen. It opened on 22 June 2011. Line 5's color is purple. Line 5 is an important east west and orbital line that connected various sub-centers of Shenzhen. This led to Line 5 being heavily used. In 2014, average daily ridership exceeds 500,000 people, with over 1 million passengers using the line on 20 July 2018, setting a new record. Since 2019, Line 5 has surpassed Line 1 as the busiest line in the Shenzhen Metro network. By 2021, the line regularly carries well over 1 million passengers every day and reaching the predicted long term daily passenger volume.
Dongguan Rail Transit or Dongguan Metro is the rapid transit system of the city of Dongguan in Guangdong Province of China. It is operated by the state-owned Dongguan Rail Transit Corporation, Limited. The construction of the first section of Line 2 began on 26 March 2010, opening on 27 May 2016. Current plans call for some lines of the Dongguan Rail Transit to connect with the neighbouring Shenzhen Metro and Guangzhou Metro.
Line 6, also known as the Guangming line of the Shenzhen Metro is in operation. Line 6 is part of the Phase III expansion of the Shenzhen Metro with a construction time frame scheduled for 2015–2019.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 opened on 28 June 2016. Line 11 has a length of 53.5 km (33.2 mi) and a total of 19 stations. It connects the CBDs of Futian, Nanshan and Qianhai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and onward to Fuyong, Shajing and Songgang suburban areas. It serves as both a regional express line from the west coast of Shenzhen to the city core area and an airport rail link. Compared with the other lines of Shenzhen Metro, Line 11 has a longer spacing between stops for a higher speed service. Trains of Line 11 were designed to run at 120 km/h (75 mph), up to 50% faster than other lines, but currently limited to 80 km/h (50 mph) in some sections for infrastructure, tunnel wind pressure, track geometry issues and noise reasons. Construction of Line 11 started in April 2012 and test running begun at the end of March 2016. Trains run at a 4-minute frequency between Futian and Airport North, 8-minute frequency for full length trains during morning rush hours, 5-minute interval for full length during evening rush hours, and 6-minute interval for non-peak hours. Currently it takes slightly more than half an hour to travel from Futian to the Airport. Line 11's color is violet.
Line 10, also known as the Bantian line of the Shenzhen Metro began construction at the end of 2015. The line opened on 18 August 2020. Line 10 has a length of 29.3 km (18.2 mi) and a total of 24 stations. It connects the Futian Checkpoint to Shuangyong Street. In the southern terminus of the line, a 555 meters long and 50.5 meters wide double deck underground depot capable of storing 16 trains will be constructed.
Line 20 is a rapid transit line in the Shenzhen Metro system. The line connects Airport North with the Convention & Exhibition City.
Line 16 of the Shenzhen Metro is a metro line in north-eastern Shenzhen. It was opened on 28 December 2022. It runs from Universiade in Longgang District to Tianxin in Pingshan District. It operates 24 stations and the line is 29.2 kilometers long.
Line 17 of the Shenzhen Metro is a Phase V expansion metro line under construction in the eastern Shenzhen districts of Luohu and Longgang. Construction on Phase 1 started on 10 October 2023, which will run from Luohu West in Luohu District to Shanglilang in Longgang District, with 18 stations and 18.8 kilometers of track.
Line 15 of the Shenzhen Metro is a Phase V expansion metro line under construction, which will connect the districts of Bao'an, Nanshan and Qianhai for 32.2 kilometers and 24 stations. Construction started on 28 June 2023. The line is proposed to use 4 car and 6 car type A trains.
Line 18 of the Shenzhen Metro is an express line under planning, which will connect across Shenzhen for 69.1 kilometers and 29 stations through the districts of Bao'an, Guangming, Guanlan, Pinghu, Longgang and Yantian. The first phase of Line 18 originally entered Phase V planning in September 2022, and will run from Shajing in Bao'an District to Baihua in Guangming District, with 8 stations and 18.7 kilometers of track, however planning has been put on hold since 31 March 2023. The line is proposed to use 6 car type A trains.
Pingshanwei station is an interchange station for Line 14 and Line 16 of the Shenzhen Metro. It is located in Pingshan District. Line 14 platforms is opened on 28 October 2022 and Line 16 platforms opened on 28 December 2022.
Silian station is a station on Line 14 of Shenzhen Metro in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, which is opened on 28 October 2022 It is located in Longgang District.
Line 22 of the Shenzhen Metro is an express line under construction, which will connect the districts of Futian and Longhua for 38 kilometers and 23 stations. Construction began on 2 January 2024, with construction starting on Liguang Depot. The first phase of Line 22 has entered Phase V planning, and will run from Shangsha in Futian District to Liguang in Longhua District, with 21 stations and 34.2 kilometers of track. The line is proposed to use 6 car type A trains. It is proposed to extend into Dongguan in long term planning.
Line 27 of the Shenzhen Metro is a line under planning, which will connect the districts of Nanshan, Longhua and Longgang. Construction is planned to begin in 2023. The first phase of Line 27 has entered Phase V planning, and will run from Songpingcun in Nanshan District near Xili High Speed Railway Station to Gangtou West in Longhua District, with 19 stations and 23.2 kilometers of track. The line is proposed to use 6 car type B trains.
Line 29 of the Shenzhen Metro is a line under planning, which will connect the districts of Nanshan, Bao'an and Guangming for 30.6 kilometers and 24 stations. Construction is planned to begin in 2023. The first phase of Line 29 has entered Phase V planning, and will run from Hongshuwan South in Nanshan District to Xingdong in Bao'an District, with 10 stations and 11.3 kilometers of track. The line is proposed to use 6 car type B trains.
Line 21 of the Shenzhen Metro is an express line under planning, which will connect across Shenzhen through the districts of Nanshan, Longhua and Longgang for 66 kilometers and 26 stations. The first phase of Line 21 originally entered Phase V planning in September 2022, and will run from Aobei to Longyuan in Longgang District, with 6 stations and 12.5 kilometers of track, however planning has been put on hold since 31 March 2023. The line is proposed to use 8 car type A trains.
Line 19 of the Shenzhen Metro is a line under planning, which will connect the districts of Longgang and Pingshan for 33 kilometers and 18 stations. Construction is planned to begin in 2023. The first phase of Line 19 has entered Phase V planning, and will run from Nantangwei to Julong in Pingshan District, with 12 stations and 12.5 kilometers of track. The line is proposed to use 6 car type B trains.
Line 32 of the Shenzhen Metro is a line under planning, which will run entirely in Dapeng New District from Xichong at the terminus of Line 8 to Kuichong East for approximately 9.5 kilometers. Construction is planned to begin in 2023.
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