| Shenyang Metro 沈阳地铁 |
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| Locale | Shenyang, China |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 18 |
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| Began operation | 2009 |
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| System length | 22.2km kilometres |
Shenyang Metro is a metro system in the city of Shenyang, Liaoning province in China. The first line opened on September 23, 2009.[1]
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Network
At the moment, the only line of the Shenyang Metro is Line 1. This line, which currently runs 22.2 km and services 18 stations, Line 1 runs east to west. A western extension is currently under construction.
Current map of Shenyang Metro
History
Shenyang was one of the first Chinese cities with a subway plan. The initial plan of building a subway line in Shenyang was proposed as early as 1940, when a Japanese company planned a 52 km subway network.[2] The subway program was revived again in 1965, when the Chinese government decided that the four biggest cities at that time, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenyang should build subway systems for military reasons. However, due to the Cultural Revolution, only the Beijing subway and Tianjin subway were built. While the Shanghai subway system was put into service in 1995, because of the economy decline in Shenyang during the 1980s-1990s, Shenyang's subway program was postponed again. A light rail system was designed in the early 1990s as a cheaper alternative, however this plan was also abandoned. When the city's economy revived after 2000, the subway dream rematerialized. Finally in 2005, the subway proposal was approved by the Chinese central government and the construction work began. [3]
- September 23, 2009: Line 1, Zhangshi-Limingwenhuagong (22.2km, 18 stations)
Construction
The construction of the first line, Line 1, started on November 18, 2005. The first section opened in September 2009, with the remaining four stations to open in 2010.[4] The cost of Line 1 will be 8.88 billion yuan or 1.1 billion US dollars.
The construction on Line 2 started on November 18, 2006. Line 2 is a 19.3km north to south line with 19 stations, planned to open in 2012.[4]
Future plan
Plans for two east-west lines, two north-south lines, a loop line, and two branches with a total length of 182.5 km have been expanded to eleven lines.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-09/24/content_8731963.htm
- ^ Shenyang subway net [1]
- ^ Subway construction plan for Shenyang ratified[2]
- ^ a b c "MTR to operate Shenyang Metro Lines 1 & 2". World Railway. Beijing Ally Information. May 18 2009. http://www.worldrailway.cn/english/foster/CHENGGUI/200905/2318.html. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
External links
- Shenyang Metro (primarily in Chinese)
- Shenyang metro (English)
- UrbanRail: Shenyang
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