Tianjin Metro

Last updated

Tianjin Metro
Overview
Locale Tianjin
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines8
Number of stations164
Daily ridership1.235 million (2018 Avg.) [1]
1.80 million (25 October 2019 peak) [2]
Annual ridership408.529 million (2018) [1]
Website http://www.tjgdjt.com
Operation
Began operation28 December 1984;37 years ago (1984-12-28)(original system)
12 June 2006;16 years ago (2006-06-12)(new system)
Ended operation9 October 2001;20 years ago (2001-10-09)(original system)
Operator(s)
  • Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation
    • Tianjin Metro General Corp. (Lines 1, 2, 3 and 6)
    • Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd. (Lines 5 and 9)
Technical
System length265 km (164.7 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
System map

Tianjin Metro System Map 2021.svg

Line 1 is built upon the old surface-level line, and was opened in 2006. It is 42.227 km (26.2 mi) with 32 stations (currently 27 stations in operation). The old at-grade Shuanglin station was closed on 28 December 2016 and reopened as a new underground station on 3 December 2018. The old rolling stocks (DKZ9 Series) were replaced at the same time. Line 1's color is red.

Line 2

Binhaiguojijichang station of Line 2 Platform of Binhaiguojijichang Station (20200426112756).jpg
Binhaiguojijichang station of Line 2

Line 2 opened for trial operations on 1 July 2012. Due to a structural accident in Jianguodao Station, Line 2 was operated as two separate sections from July 2012 to 28 August 2013, when the affected station opened after being rebuilt. The line is 27.157 km (16.875 mi) long with 20 stations. Line 2's color is yellow.

Line 3

Yingkoudao station of Line 3 Platform of L3 Yingkoudao Station (20200828182451).jpg
Yingkoudao station of Line 3

The line, running southeast-northwest, opened on 1 October 2012. It is 33.7 km (20.9 mi) long with 26 stations. 20 km (12 mi) of track is underground, with 1.2 km (0.75 mi) at ground level and the rest on elevated viaducts. Of the 21 stations, one is elevated, one is at ground level and the other 19 are underground. Line 3's color is light blue.

Line 4

The southern section of Line 4 will be 19.4 km (12.1 mi) [8] long. The southern section of Line 4 is opened in December 2021 [9] from Dongnanjiao to Xinxingcun. Line 4's color is green.

Line 5

Xiawafang station of Line 5 Platform of L5 Xiawafang Station (20200828164739).jpg
Xiawafang station of Line 5

Line 5 runs from Beichenkejiyuanbei to Liqizhuangnan with 28 stations. The line is 34.8 km (21.6 mi) [6] [7] long with 28 stations. On 22 October 2018, the section from Danhebeidao to Zhongyiyifuyuan (26 stations) became operational. On 31 January 2019, the line was extended one station to Beichenkejiyuanbei. On 7 December 2021, the line was extended one station to Liqizhuangnan. [10] Line 5 and Line 6 forms a loop. It is run by Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd, which becomes a subsidiary of Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation since 2017. Line 5's color is orange.

Line 6

Line 6 runs from Nansunzhuang to Lushuidao with a total length of 42.6 km (26.5 mi). The section from Changhonggongyuan to Nancuiping opened on 6 August 2016. The section from Nansunzhuang to Changhonggongyuan opened on 31 December 2016. The section from Nancuiping to Meilinlu opened on 26 April 2018, and the section from Meilinlu to Lushuidao opened on 28 December 2021. Line 6's color is magenta.

Line 8

Line 8, running from Lushuidao to Xianshuiguxi, opened on 28 December 2021. This line is also the first metro line in Tianjin to use Type A, GoA4 automated trains. Line 8's color is violet.

Line 9

Tanggu station of Line 9 Binhai Mass Transit.jpg
Tanggu station of Line 9

Line 9 is an east-west line running just north of the Haihe River. It runs from Tianjin railway station to Donghai Road station. It was opened in 2004, spanning 52.8 km (32.8 mi) with 21 stations. The line provides interchange to the TEDA Tram line. Line 9 was suspended after damage from the August 2015 explosions, and resumed operation on 16 December from Tianjin Railway Station to Tianjin Pipe Corporation Station. Now, the damaged part has been reopened, along with two new stations: Zhangguizhuang and Taihulu. The line is operated by Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd, which becomes a subsidiary of Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation since 2017. Line 9's color is blue.

TEDA Modern Guided Rail Tram

Joint Academy station of TEDA Line Tianjin Joint Academy Station.jpg
Joint Academy station of TEDA Line

The TEDA Tram is a tram line that runs between TEDA and North of College District stations, mainly serving the Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA). It opened on 10 May 2007 and is 7.86 km (4.88 mi) long. It is run by Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd, which becomes a subsidiary of Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation since 2017. TEDA Line's color is light green.

Rolling stock

There were older, box-type metro cars, built by Nippon Sharyo until the system was closed for reconstruction. After re-opening, 114 CNR Changchun Railway Vehicle Company Limited Rapid Train set Vehicle cars entered service & replaced the old ones. Unlike the old cars, the CNR cars contain air conditioning. [11]

Fares

Entrance to Xinanjiao station Entrance to Xi Nan Jiao station.jpg
Entrance to Xinanjiao station

Tianjin Metro uses magnetic smartcards. The fare is distance-based and ranges between 2 and 5 Yuan.

Journeys can be paid for using QR codes. [12]

One-way ticket

One-way tickets are available at automatic ticket machines, where passengers can purchase up to 9 tickets. The tickets are only effective in three hours from purchase. You can purchase it from the automatic ticket machine, and recycle it by simply inserting it into the turnstile when you leave the station.

Common Stored Value Ticket

Stored-value tickets can be repeatedly used for the regular subway passengers, the fare for each journey outbound passengers through the gates when the balance deducted from the stored-value tickets. Within one year of non-use of stored-value tickets as expired, outdated stored-value tickets available at the station free update procedures for handling customer service center. Common Stored Value Ticket holders to enjoy 10% off travel.

Student discount tickets and tickets for the elderly

All full-time students attending schools, technical secondary, craftsmen, and vocational schools with student ID issued by letter may purchase student tickets and enjoy a student discount.

Seniors between 60 and 69 years old with a "Tianjin old preference card" (green) can buy discounted senior tickets, seniors 70 years old and older, with a "Tianjin old preference card" (purple) may purchase specially discounted tickets.

Half-price tickets, and by sub-votes

On 8 December 2006 (Tianjin Metro) Line 1 ordered to launch half-price tickets, a free second ticket and group ticket three kinds of tickets.

Half-price ticket card prepaid value of 200 yuan, the sale price of 100 yuan, 10 yuan deposit required to pay extra for a total purchase price of 110 per issue. So doing half-price ticket fare can be enjoyed nine discount and eventually converted into 4.5 fold. Half-price tickets from the purchase date (including day of) 90 days, the use of force within the validity period can not be recharged, the amount within 90 days after the ticket automatically cleared, tickets void. When it expires, the undamaged coupon presents their deposit slip and a detailed description to any customer service center station, with a refundable deposit of 10 Yuan.

By sub-votes is divided into two kinds: first, the amount of 35 yuan ticket can take 20 times, pay extra 10 yuan deposit for a total purchase price of 45. The second vote the amount of 80 can take 50 times, pay extra 10 yuan deposit for a total purchase price of 90. By sub-vote from the date of purchase, valid for 30 days after expiry, the card automatically cleared by Ci. If all the x-use within the validity period has finished, you can vote again to take within the Result purchase the corresponding times, since the Result date, the purchase by meeting the entry into force is still valid for 30 days. As of 2007 December 30, by sub-votes will not accept refill, take the time to use the remaining card after the ticket void.

City Card

The City Card is a non-contact type IC card Transit card similar to the Yikatong card in Beijing. It is accepted in subway, light rail, bus, ferry and taxi transport. Since 28 December 2006, City Card has been accepted on the Metro Line 1. City Card holders can enjoy a discounted fare during transfers between modes. This is the most popular method for long distance traveling. Ferryboat and bus fares are not distance based.

Unlimited ride

Tianjin Metro
Simplified Chinese 天津地铁
Traditional Chinese 天津地鐵
PeriodFare
1 day18
3 days40

Future expansion

The "Tianjin Metro Phase 2 construction plan", which is approved by the NDRC, consists 513 km of lines total. [13]

Map of Tianjin Metro, including lines under construction. Updated in February 2021. Tianjin Metro System Map Plan 2028.svg
Map of Tianjin Metro, including lines under construction. Updated in February 2021.

Lines under construction

LineSectionTerminalsPlanned Opening DateLength
km		StationsReferences
  4  Northern sectionXiaojieHebeidajie20242217
  10  Phase 1Yutai Yudongcheng 2022 [14] 21.1821 [15] [14] [16]
  8  Phase 1 (Urban section)LüshuigongyuanLushuidao202418.5417 [17]
Phase 2ZhongbeizhenLüshuigongyuan20254.84
  11  Phase 1ShuishanggongyuanxiluDongliliujinglu202322.621 [18]
Phase 2WenjieluShuishanggongyuanxilu20253.843
  Z2  Phase 1 Binhaiguojijichang Beitang202539.1614
  Z4  Phase 1YingchengjieXinchengliu2024 [19] 43.724 [16]
  B1  Phase 1XinjiayuandongTianjindadao2023 [19] 31.2821 [16]
  7  Phase 1SaidabazhiluYuguandao202426.5321 [18]

    Line 10

    The Phase 1 of Line 10 will be 21.18 km (13.16 mi) long with 21 stations. The Phase 1 of Line 10 is scheduled to open in 2022 [14] from Yudongcheng to Yutai.

    Line 11

    Line 11 will run from Shuishanggongyuan to Dongliliujinglu. It is 22.6 km long with 21 stations. [18] [20]

    Line B1

    A 22.5 km (14.0 mi) long line strictly serving the urban core of Binhai connecting Binhai West railway station to the Yujiapu Financial District and Binhai railway station (formerly known as Yujiapu railway station). [16]

    Line Z2

    Line Z4

    A 35 km (22 mi) long suburban metro line connecting the northern suburbs of Binhai to the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area and Yujiapu Financial District. [16]

    Line 7

    Line 7 started construction in 2019 and will run from Yuguandao to Saidabazhilu. It is 26.53 km long with 21 stations and runs north south. [18] The line will use six car high capacity Type A trains. [21]

    Network Map

    Tianjin Metro

    See also

    Related Research Articles

    Wuhan Metro Rapid transit system for Wuhan

    Wuhan Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China. Owned and operated by Wuhan Metro Group Co., Ltd., the network now includes 11 lines, 282 stations, and 435 km (270 mi) of route length. With 1.22 billion annual passengers in 2019, Wuhan Metro is the sixth-busiest rapid transit system in mainland China. There are a number of lines or sections under construction. The government of Wuhan City promised the citizens that at least two lines or sections open every year.

    Beijing–Tianjin intercity railway High-speed rail service between Beijing and Tianjin, China

    The Beijing–Tianjin intercity railway is a Chinese high-speed railway that runs 117 km line between Beijing and Tianjin. Designed for passenger traffic only, the Chinese government built the line to accommodate trains traveling at a maximum speed of 350 km/h (217 mph), and currently carries CRH high-speed trains running speeds up to 350 km/h (217 mph) since August 2018.

    Nanjing Metro Rapid transit system in Nanjing, China

    The Nanjing Metro is a rapid transit system serving the urban and suburban districts of Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province in the People's Republic of China.

    Hangzhou Metro Metro system in Hangzhou, China

    The Hangzhou Metro is a rapid transit system that serves Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, China. The system opened on November 24, 2012. It is the 17th city in China to operate a rapid transit system.

    Chengdu Metro Rapid transit system of Chengdu, Sichuan, China

    The Chengdu Metro is the rapid transit system of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, China. The system consists of 12 subway lines and 1 light rail line. Line 1 was opened on 27 September 2010, making it the first heavy-rail metro line in southwest China. Line 2 began operation in September 2012. Line 4 opened to public at the end of December 2015, while Line 3 opened in July 2016. Metro lines are operated by Chengdu Rail Transit Group Company Limited. There are currently 389 km (242 mi) of subway lines under construction in Chengdu in 2020. There are 12 operating subway lines of totaling 518.5 km (322.2 mi) and 1 tram line of 39.3 km (24.4 mi) and expected to serve over 8 million trips per day. On Dec 18th, 2020, Chengdu Metro officially opened Line 6, 8, 9, 17, 18, making this system the 4th largest in the world. As of 2021, about 2.2 million and 4.6 million people live within 500 and 800 meters of a subway station.

    Urban rail transit in China Overview of the urban rail transit system in China

    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. China has the world's longest urban rail transit system that was more than 7,500 km (4,700 mi) long, as of 2020.

    Shenyang Metro

    The Shenyang Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Shenyang, Liaoning, China. It's the seventh operational subway system in Mainland China and the first in Northeast China.

    Zhengzhou Metro Rapid transit metro rail network in Zhengzhou, Henan, China

    Zhengzhou Metro is a rapid transit rail network serving urban and suburban districts of Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province. It is operated by the state owned Zhengzhou Metro Group. As of June 2022, the network has 7 operational lines, with a network length of 215.6 km (134.0 mi) and 151 stations. Opened on 28 December 2013, it is the first metro system in Henan province, and 18th in mainland China.

    Harbin Metro Rapid transit system in Harbin, China

    The Harbin Metro is the rapid transit system of Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China.́ The system began operation on 26 September 2013 with the opening of Line 1. The system has a total of three lines as of November 2021.

    Line 1 (Tianjin Metro)

    Line 1 of the Tianjin Metro runs from the north-west to the south-east of downtown Tianjin. It is 42.227 km (26.2 mi) in length with 32 stations.

    Line 9 (Tianjin Metro)

    Line 9 is a rapid transit line of the Tianjin Metro. It spans 52.8 km with 21 stations, connecting the urban area of Tianjin with Binhai New Area, a new area within the jurisdiction of Tianjin Municipality. The one-way journey time is approximately one hour.

    Line 2 (Tianjin Metro)

    Line 2 of the Tianjin Metro is a rapid transit line running from west to east Tianjin. Opened on 1 July 2012, the line is 27.157 km long and has 20 stations. It is mostly underground; all stations, with the exception of surface-level station Caozhuang, are underground.

    Binhai railway station

    Binhai railway station, formerly Yujiapu railway station, is an underground railway station located in Binhai, Tianjin, People's Republic of China. It is the southern terminus of the Beijing–Tianjin intercity railway and serves the Yujiapu Financial District, an area with many new skyscrapers. It is considered one of the four main rail transportation hubs for Tianjin with Tianjin, Tianjin West and Binhai West railway station. It is to be served by the Tianjin Metro lines B1 and Z4.

    Fuzhou Metro

    The Fuzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Fuzhou Metropolitan Area, Fujian Province, China. The first line was planned to open in 2014. Due to the construction difficulties and accidental archaeologic finding, the southern section was delayed to 2016 and the northern section was delayed to 2017. Currently, the Fuzhou Metro Network consists of three lines operated by are Fuzhou Metro Group, and Fuzhou CETC Rail Trainsit Company, respectively.

    Nanning Metro Rapid transit system in Nanning, China

    Nanning Metro or Nanning Rail Transit (NNRT) is a rapid transit system in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China.

    Trams in China

    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.

    Line 5 (Tianjin Metro)

    Line 5 of the Tianjin Metro is a rapid transit line running semi-circular from north-west to south-west Tianjin. It is run by Tianjin Binhai Mass Transit Development Co., Ltd, which becomes a subsidiary of Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation since 2017.

    Shanghai Rail Transit Rail transit lines operating in Shanghai

    Shanghai Rail Transit includes all rail transit lines operating in Shanghai, mainly composed of High-volume railway system, Low-to-medium-volume railway system and Maglev system. The system was established on May 28, 1993, when Shanghai Metro Line 1 opened.

    Timeline of Shanghai Metro Overview of public transport in Shanghai

    This article lists the openings of lines, line segments, stations and fare schemes of the Shanghai Metro, a rapid transit system serving Shanghai, China and one of the fastest-growing metro systems in the world. The first section opened in 1993, and the system currently has 802 kilometres (498 mi) of track in operation, making it one of the world's largest rapid transit system by route length and second largest by number of stations.

    Line 8 (Tianjin Metro)

    Line 8 of the Tianjin Metro is a rapid transit line running from northwest to southeast Tianjin. The Phase I south section of line 8, which was originally called Line 6 Phase 2 during construction, was opened on 28 December 2021. The line is currently 13.42 km long and has 9 stations.

    References

    1. 1 2 2018年统计报告. China Rail Transit Association (中国城市轨道交通协会). 7 April 2019.
    2. ↑ 10.25全国地铁客流排行，天津再创新高 (in Simplified Chinese). 26 October 2019.
    3. ↑ "Tianjin Metro - Railway Technology".
    4. ↑ "Tianjin Metro - Railway Technology".
    5. ↑ "Tianjin Metro - Railway Technology".
    6. 1 2 "开始试乘体验 天津地铁5号线开通在即". 18 October 2018.
    7. 1 2 "天津地铁5号线开通试运营". 22 October 2018.
    8. ↑ "最新 天津6条在建地铁进展来了！年内就有新站开通". Tianjin Radio. 25 October 2019.
    9. ↑ "地铁4号线8号线计划开通时间公布". 16 October 2019.
    10. ↑ "天津地铁5号线李七庄南站7日开通运营". 5 December 2021.
    11. ↑ "Tianjin Metro - Railway Technology".
    12. ↑ "Beijing, Tianjin launch joint metro QR code payment system - Xinhua | English.news.cn".
    13. ↑ "明年地铁运营里程达300公里". 1 January 2019. 国家发改委已分两批批复我市近期轨道建设规划513公里
    14. 1 2 3 "地铁10号线预计2022年底具备开通运营条件".
    15. ↑ "Tianjin Metro releases tender for 41 trains". 20 March 2019.
    16. 1 2 3 4 5 "天津加快地铁建设进度 这些地铁线都有新进展-新华网". www.tj.xinhuanet.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
    17. ↑ "地铁4号线北辰段、8号线一期开工-新华网". www.tj.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
    18. 1 2 3 4 "天津地铁7、11号线全面开工". 12 July 2019.
    19. 1 2 "地铁B1线和Z4线最新消息！这些项目预计2023年可建成通车……". Binhai Announcement. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
    20. ↑ "天津地铁11号线一期21座站点公布". tj.people.com.cn. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
    21. ↑ "天津地铁7号线全面开工".
    This page is based on this Wikipedia article
    Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
    Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.