Daxing Line, Beijing Subway
Encyclopedia
The Daxing Line of the Beijing Subway
is a light rail
line that connects the southern Daxing District
of the city with the subway network. It extends Line 4
south from its southern terminus at Majialou, on the 4th Ring Road in Fengtai District
, to Nanzhao Lu, beyond the 6th Ring Road in Daxing District
. The Daxing Line is about 21.7 km in length with 18 km underground. Of the 12 stations, only Xihongmen is above the surface. (See map http://www.bii.com.cn/xxjs.asp?dj=3&bigClassName=%D4%DA%BD%A8%D0%C2%CF%DF%B9%EC%B5%C0%BD%BB%CD%A8%CF%EE%C4%BF&SmallClassName=%B1%B1%BE%A9%B9%EC%B5%C0%BD%BB%CD%A8%B4%F3%D0%CB%CF%DF&admin=1) Full-scale construction began in 2007 and the line was opened on December 30, 2010, 14:00 local time.
Beijing Subway
The Beijing Subway is a rapid transit rail network that serves the urban and suburban districts of Beijing municipality. It is owned by the city of Beijing and has two operators, the wholly state owned Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corp., which operates 12 lines, and the Beijing MTR...
is a light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
line that connects the southern Daxing District
Daxing District
Daxing District is a suburb of Beijing, situated to the south of the city.-Overview:...
of the city with the subway network. It extends Line 4
Line 4, Beijing Subway
Line 4 of the Beijing Subway is the 9th subway line in Beijing's mass transit network. It entered into operation on September 28, 2009, and runs from north to south, parallel and to the west of Line 5, through Haidian, Xicheng, Xuanwu and Fengtai Districts in the western half of the city. It is...
south from its southern terminus at Majialou, on the 4th Ring Road in Fengtai District
Fengtai District
Fengtai District is a suburban district of the municipality of Beijing. It lies to the southwest of the urban core of the city.-History:In Qing Dynasty times, Fengtai was where the Imperial Manchu Army had its camps, trained, and held parades on festive occasions.It is 304.2 square kilometers in...
, to Nanzhao Lu, beyond the 6th Ring Road in Daxing District
Daxing District
Daxing District is a suburb of Beijing, situated to the south of the city.-Overview:...
. The Daxing Line is about 21.7 km in length with 18 km underground. Of the 12 stations, only Xihongmen is above the surface. (See map http://www.bii.com.cn/xxjs.asp?dj=3&bigClassName=%D4%DA%BD%A8%D0%C2%CF%DF%B9%EC%B5%C0%BD%BB%CD%A8%CF%EE%C4%BF&SmallClassName=%B1%B1%BE%A9%B9%EC%B5%C0%BD%BB%CD%A8%B4%F3%D0%CB%CF%DF&admin=1) Full-scale construction began in 2007 and the line was opened on December 30, 2010, 14:00 local time.
Route & Service
Though the Daxing Line is classified as a distinct line, the Beijing MTR Corp. operates through-train service on Lines 4 and Daxing, making the two lines effectively one line for travelers. See (Chinese) & (English). With the opening of the Daxing Line on December 30, 2010, the Beijing MTR Corp. now runs two types of train service on the combined Line 4-Daxing Line route:- A full-route loop that covers the entire Line 4 and Daxing Lines. This train service runs from Anheqiao North, the northern terminus of Line 4, to Tiangongyuan, the southern terminus of the Daxing Line.
- A partial-route loop that covers the entire Line 4 route plus one stop on the Daxing Line. This service runs from Anheqiao North to Xingong, the northernmost stop on the newly opened Daxing Line. Travelers wishing to proceed further south on the Daxing Line would have to switch to a south-bound full-route service train.
Stations
Daxing Line stations, from north to south (with transfer points):| English |
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| Gongyixiqiao Gongyixiqiao Station ' is a station on Line 4 and the Daxing Line of the Beijing Subway in China.... |
公益西桥 | (Connects to ) | Fengtai Fengtai District Fengtai District is a suburban district of the municipality of Beijing. It lies to the southwest of the urban core of the city.-History:In Qing Dynasty times, Fengtai was where the Imperial Manchu Army had its camps, trained, and held parades on festive occasions.It is 304.2 square kilometers in... |
| Xingong | 新宫 | (Bus service to ) | |
| Xihongmen | 西红门 | Daxing Daxing District Daxing District is a suburb of Beijing, situated to the south of the city.-Overview:... |
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| Gaomidian North | 高米店北 | ||
| Gaomidian South | 高米店南 | ||
| Zaoyuan | 枣园 | ||
| Qingyuanlu | 清源路 | ||
| Huangcunxidajie | 黄村西大街 | ||
| Huangcun Railway Station | 黄村火车站 | ||
| Yihezhuang | 义和庄 | ||
| Hanyuanzi | 韩园子 | ||
| Tiangongyuan | 天宫院 | ||
History
- June 1, 2008: Construction began on Daxing Line. Completion set for the end of 2011.
- November 16, 2008: Completion date moved up to December 28, 2010.
- April 20, 2010: Completion date moved again to October 28, 2010.
- December 28, 2010: Daxing Line opened.