Nanjing Metro
Encyclopedia
The Nanjing Metro is a metro
system serving the city of Nanjing
, Jiangsu
, China
. It first opened in 2005, and as of 2011, there are two lines in operation, with 87 km (54.1 mi) of track in operation.
The construction of Line 1 began in the year 2000 and was inaugurated on September 3, 2005, with 16 stations and a length of 21.72 km.
On May 28, 2010, Line 1's 24.5 km-long south extension entered into operation.
is currently under construction. This line will be approximately 14.4 km in length with 8 stations.
This transit card is similar to Beijing's Yikatong, Chicago Card
of the CTA
, the SmarTrip
of the Washington Metro
, and the Octopus card
of Hong Kong
's MTR
.
For Line 2, Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) and its local partner Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology (NRIET) have been awarded to supply the signaling system after signing a contract (about 25 million Euro). Technologies used include Trainguard MT, Vicos OC 501, Sicas ECC and Az S 350 U axle counting system.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
system serving the city of Nanjing
Nanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
, Jiangsu
Jiangsu
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning , and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is "苏" , the second character of its name...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. It first opened in 2005, and as of 2011, there are two lines in operation, with 87 km (54.1 mi) of track in operation.
Current system
| Line | Terminals | Opened | Newest extension |
Length (km) |
Stations | Interchanges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Line 1, Nanjing Metro Line 1 of the Nanjing Metro is the first operating metro line in the Nanjing Metro system, inaugurated on September 3, 2005. After the opening of the 25.08 km-long south extension line on May 28, 2010, the total length of Line 1 is now 46.8 km.... |
Maigaoqiao | Olympic Stadium East | 2005 | 2010 | 46.2 | 31 | 2 |
| China Pharmaceutical University | |||||||
| 2 Line 2, Nanjing Metro Line 2 of the Nanjing Metro is a subway line that runs mainly in a east-west direction in Nanjing Metro network. This line has entered operation on May 28, 2010. It covers a length of 37.95 km with 26 stations... |
Youfangqiao | Jingtianlu | 2010 | - | 40.8 | 26 | 2 |
| Total: | 87.0 | 57 | |||||
Line 1
Line 1 is 46.2 km long and has 31 stations. It runs mainly in a north-south direction. The line starts at Maigaoqiao station in the north, heading southwards until it splits at Andemen Station, from where the main line heads westwards towards Olympic Stadium Station, while the branch line continues southwards to CPU Station (China Pharmaceutical University).The construction of Line 1 began in the year 2000 and was inaugurated on September 3, 2005, with 16 stations and a length of 21.72 km.
On May 28, 2010, Line 1's 24.5 km-long south extension entered into operation.
Line 2
Line 2 is 40.8 km long and has 26 stations. It runs mainly in a east-west direction, from Youfangqiao Station in the southwest to Jingtianlu Station in the northeast. It entered into operation on May 28, 2010.Future expansion
According to the latest report, the Nanjing Municipal Government plans to complete 17 lines by 2030.Line 1
A west extension line which will go across the Yangtze RiverYangtze River
The Yangtze, Yangzi or Cháng Jiāng is the longest river in Asia, and the third-longest in the world. It flows for from the glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai eastward across southwest, central and eastern China before emptying into the East China Sea at Shanghai. It is also one of the...
is currently under construction. This line will be approximately 14.4 km in length with 8 stations.
Line 3
Groundbreaking works for Line 3 has started in January 2010. This new line, with a north-south orientation, will be approximately 40.19 km in length with 28 stations.Nanjing Metro Blueprint 2030
Ticket system
Like many metro systems in the world, fares on the Nanjing Subway are distance-based. Fares range from 2 yuan (approx USD $0.30) for journeys under 8 stations, to 4 yuan for longer journeys. There is a 5% discount for users of the Nanjing Public Utility IC Card.Single tickets
Single journey tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machine or at a ticket window. The ticket vending machine accepts both coins and bills (¥5 and ¥10).Transit Card
Apart from one-way tickets, fares can also be paid with the Nanjing Public Utility IC Card, or Jinlintong . It can be purchased for a refundable fee of 25 yuan (about 3.8 dollars) and refilled at ticket booths inside the metro stations as well as many collaborative convenience stores throughout the city. The card can also be used to pay for other means of public transportation, such as the city taxi and the city bus.This transit card is similar to Beijing's Yikatong, Chicago Card
Chicago card
The Chicago Card and the Chicago Card Plus are contactless smart cards used by riders of the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace to electronically pay for bus and train fares in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA and the surrounding suburbs....
of the CTA
CTA
CTA may refer to:*Brazilian General Command for Aerospace Technology, abbreviated CTA*California Teachers Association, a labor union*Call to Action...
, the SmarTrip
SmarTrip
SmarTrip is a plastic contact-less stored-value smart card used for payment within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system in Washington, D.C...
of the Washington Metro
Washington Metro
The Washington Metro, commonly called Metro, and unofficially Metrorail, is the rapid transit system in Washington, D.C., United States, and its surrounding suburbs. It is administered by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority , which also operates Metrobus service under the Metro name...
, and the Octopus card
Octopus card
The Octopus card is a rechargeable contactless stored value smart card used to transfer electronic payments in online or offline systems in Hong Kong...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's MTR
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
.
Rolling stock
- 20 six-car AlstomAlstomAlstom is a large multinational conglomerate which holds interests in the power generation and transport markets. According to the company website, in the years 2010-2011 Alstom had annual sales of over €20.9 billion, and employed more than 85,000 people in 70 countries. Alstom's headquarters are...
/Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock WorksNanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock WorksNanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Works is a railway rolling stock manufacturer in the People's Republic of China. It is a subsidiary of China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Industry Corporation....
Metropolis sets - ordered in 2002 for Line 1 opening. - 21 six-car Alstom/Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Works Metropolis ordered January 2008 for Line 1 extension.
- 144 Alstom/Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Works Metropolis cars ordered 2007 for Line 2.
Signaling System
For Line 1, Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) was awarded the supply contract in November 2002.For Line 2, Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) and its local partner Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology (NRIET) have been awarded to supply the signaling system after signing a contract (about 25 million Euro). Technologies used include Trainguard MT, Vicos OC 501, Sicas ECC and Az S 350 U axle counting system.