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Changsha Metro Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changsha_Metro

Changsha Metro
Overview
Native name长沙轨道交通
OwnerChangsha Government
LocaleChina Changsha and Xiangtan, Hunan
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines6
Number of stations140
Daily ridership2,580,169 (2023)
3,920,000 (2023 peak)
Websitehttp://www.hncsmtr.com/
Operation
Began operationApril 29, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-04-29)
Operator(s)Changsha Metro Corporation Ltd.
CharacterElevated, underground
Technical
System length217.78 kilometres (135.32 mi)
System map

The Changsha Metro (officially 长沙轨道交通; chángshā guǐdào jiāotōng; usually called 长沙地铁; chángshā dìtiě) is a rapid transit system in Changsha and Xiangtan. The first operational line, Line 2, commenced service on April 29, 2014, making Changsha the 18th city in mainland China to open a rapid transit system.[1]

Lines in operation

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Line Terminals
(District) 		Commencement Newest
extension 		Length Stations
 1  Jinpenqiu
(Kaifu) 		Shangshuangtang
(Yuhua) 		2016 2024 33.43 km (20.77 mi) 25
 2  West Meixi Lake
(Yuelu) 		Guangda
(Changsha Co.) 		2014 2015 26.579 km (16.515 mi) 23
 3  Guangsheng
(Changsha Co.) 		Xiangtan North Railway Station
(Yuhu,Xiangtan) 		2020 2023 53.69 km (33.36 mi) 33
 4  Guanziling
(Wangcheng) 		Dujiaping
(Changsha Co.) 		2019 － 33.50 km (20.82 mi) 25
 5  Maozhutang
(Yuhua) 		Shuiduhe
(Changsha Co.) 		2020 － 22.50 km (13.98 mi) 18
 6  Xiejiaqiao
(Wangcheng) 		Huanghua Airport T1 & T2
(Changsha Co.) 		2022 － 48.11 km (29.89 mi) 34
Total 217.78 km (135.32 mi) 140
Changsha Railway Station metro entrance
Juzizhou Qinglian station entrance

Line 1

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Main article: Line 1 (Changsha Metro)

Line 1 construction began in 2010 and was opened on June 28, 2016.[1][2] A 9.9-kilometre (6.2 mi) extension to Line 1 opened in 2024. Line 1 has a line length of 33.43 kilometres (20.77 mi) with 25 stations, of which 3 is elevated and 22 are underground.[3] The construction budget was 14.2 billion RMB.[1] Line 1 is red on system maps.

Line 2

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Main article: Line 2 (Changsha Metro)

Line 2 is a line running from west to east in Changsha. It was opened on April 29, 2014[4] and extended in December 2015. The line is 26.6 kilometres (16.5 mi) long with 23 stations. Line 2 is light blue on system maps.

Line 3

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Main article: Line 3 (Changsha Metro)

Line 3 started construction on January 3, 2014. The line opened on June 28, 2020.[5] Line 3 has a total length of 53.69 kilometres (33.36 mi) with 33 stations. The line travels between Xiangtan North railway station and Guangsheng station. A southern extension was opened on June 28, 2023.[6] Line 3 is yellow-green on system maps.[7]

Line 4

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Main article: Line 4 (Changsha Metro)

Line 4 started construction on December 31, 2014. The line opened on May 26, 2019, with 25 stations.[8] Line 4 has a total length of 33.5 kilometres (20.8 mi) with 25 stations.[9] The line travels between Guanziling station and Dujiaping station. Line 4 is purple on system maps.[7]

Line 5

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Main article: Line 5 (Changsha Metro)

Line 5 started construction in 2015.[10] The line opened on June 28, 2020.[5] Line 5 has a total length of 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) with 18 stations.[10][9] It travels between Maozhutang station and Shuiduhe station. Line 5 is yellow on system maps.[7]

Line 6

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Main article: Line 6 (Changsha Metro)

Line 6 opened on June 28, 2022. It runs in an east–west direction, connecting the airport with the downtown. The middle section of Line 6 started construction on November 28, 2017.[11] The middle section has a total length of 30.46 kilometres (18.93 mi) with 23 stations. The 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) western section, with 4 more stations, and the 12.03 kilometres (7.48 mi) eastern section with 7 more stations, was completed in 2022.[12] It travels between Xiejiaqiao station and Huanghua Airport T1 and T2 station. Line 6 is dark blue on system maps.

Fares and ticket system

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Mobile payment methods

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QR Code

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Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using QR code.The system supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, Union Pay, Changsha Metro APP and several other apps. These apps requires one to scan a QR code when entering the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station. The fare is then deducted.

transport card

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Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using China T-Union (Simplified as TU) (Mobile NFC included). Passengers swipe their TU card on the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station.

Single-trip ticket

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Passengers can buy a single-trip ticket on the auto vending machine in the metro station by using cash as well as Alipay, WeChat Pay, Union Pay. Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using China T-Union (Simplified as TU) (Mobile NFC included). Passengers swipe their TU card on the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station.

Incidents

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  • On June 24, 2024, two lines were flooded after a particularly heavy rainstorm, of 65mm.[13] Social media posts showed the escalator entrance at one station completely submerged.[14]

Future development

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Short-term expansions

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Line Terminals
 Status Planned Opening Length
km 		Stations Reference
 1 
(North Ext. Phase 2) 		Dingzizhen Jinpenqiu Planned TBA 4.63 2 [15]
 2 
(West Ext.) 		Changsha West Railway Station West Meixi Lake Under Construction[16] 2025 14.5 11
 4 
(North Ext.) 		Baimaxiang Guanziling Under Construction[17] 2028 15.26 9
 5 
(South Ext.) 		Maozhutang Datuo East Planned TBA 8.43 7
 5 
(North Ext.) 		Shuiduhe Weisan Road Planned TBA 3.65 2
 6 
(East Ext.) 		Huanghua Airport T1 & T2 Huanghua Airport T3 Under Construction 2025 3.62 1
 7  Wulipai Yuntang Under Construction[18] 2027 17 16
 7 
(East Ext.) 		East Coash Station Wulipai Planned TBA 5.46 5
 8  Loop Line[19] Planned TBA 55.5 32 [20]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Changsha metro opens". railwaygazette.com. April 29, 2014. Archived from the original on August 17, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  2. ^ 地铁1号线今日开通 长沙迈入地铁换乘时代 (in Chinese). 长沙新闻网. June 28, 2016. Archived from the original on October 8, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  3. ^ 长沙地铁1号线一期工程可研报告获批 2015年全面竣工 (in Chinese). 长沙新闻网. October 26, 2010. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "湖南首条地铁开通 长沙开启"半小时生活圈"". www.huaxia.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "长沙地铁3号线5号线预计6月28日载客初期运营". June 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "地铁即将直达湘潭！带你提前打卡长株潭城轨西环线湘潭北站". VOC. June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "长沙地铁1到4号线颜色确定 2号线为天蓝色 - 中国日报湖南双语网". November 11, 2014. Archived from the original on November 11, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "长沙地铁4号线周日"迎客" 赶快带上这份乘车指南来"尝鲜"". May 25, 2019. Archived from the original on May 26, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "长沙已开通两条地铁线 4号线即将试运行". hn.rednet.cn. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  10. ^ a b "长沙地铁5号线一期工程开工 - 湖南频道". hn.rednet.cn. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  11. ^ "长沙地铁6号线一标段开工建设 - 能源频道". ny.rednet.cn. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  12. ^ "长沙地铁6号线河西段正式进入实施阶段，2021年试运营-民生-长沙晚报网". www.icswb.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Record rains paralyse China's southern city Changsha". Reuters. June 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "Metro station floods in China's Changsha city". June 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "发展改革委批复长沙市城市轨道交通第三期建设规划（2017-2022年）".
  16. ^ "好消息！长沙地铁2号线西延二期工程有新进展！". news.changsha.cn. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  17. ^ 网易 (November 30, 2024). "重磅消息！长沙地铁4号线北延动工！沿江发展，向北拓14公里！". www.163.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "地铁6号线通车！7号线开工！经过这些地方..." m.thepaper.cn. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "官方回复：长沙地铁8号线最新消息！盘点8号线双地铁口！". Sohu. October 26, 2022.
  20. ^ "急急急！长沙"地铁第四期建设"连招四标！". September 13, 2022.
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