Dalian Metro

The Dalian Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Dalian, Liaoning, China. The metro opened on 1 May 2003. The system currently in operation consists of 5 lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 12, and Line 13.

Network

Line 1

Line 1, which opened in 2015, connects east southeast central Dalian with north Dalian. The total length is 28.34 km, with 22 underground stations.

This line will run from Phoenix Peak to the Development Zone. Stations are Phoenix Peak (interchange with the Line 3 branch), Sidalin Avenue, Wuyi Road, Sujia, Maoyingzi, Houguan, Yaojia, Nanguanling (interchange with Line 2), Zhonghua Square, Dongwei Road (interchange with Line 4), Shahekou, Xi'an Road (interchange with Line 2), Convention and Exhibition Center, Heishijiao, Xueyuan Square, Xinghai Park, Maritime University, Gaoxinyuanqu, Hekou, Huangnichuan, Longwangtan, College Town, Shuishiying (interchange with Line 4), Shibanqiao, Tieshanzhen, and the Development Zone. A branch will be constructed from Wuyi Road to Jinbo Coast. There will be one station in between (Jinzhou West). The line will be constructed in three phases. Phase 1 will run from Yaojia to the Convention and Exhibition Center, Phase 2 to Hekou and the remainder in Phase 3. After the completion of this line, there will be tram and metro services from Shahekou to Hekou. Line 1's color is green.

Line 2

Line 2, opened in 2015, connects east central Dalian with west central Dalian. Currently, the line is long with 21 stations. The line is "C" shaped.

The line will run from Haizhiyun to when fully completed. The line will be constructed in two phases: Phase 1 from Airport to Haizhiyun, and the remainder in Phase 2. Line 2's color is blue.

Line 3

Line 3, also known as Jinzhou Eastern Line, connects the Dalian Development Zone and with the Dalian city center. It is a serpentine line, mostly elevated or at grade, and runs from the to . The northern area of the city, where the Economic and Technology Development Zone is located, is not well-served by buses. The metro line beginning at the downtown commercial center (near the ) runs through five administrative districts of the city and serves as an express transport between the northern (developing) region and the downtown area. The line extends northward to (Jinshitan Scenic Area), a national scenic park from the city center. A branch line was opened in 2008 and this line connects central Dalian with Jinzhou District (金州区) with seven stations from south to north. The branch line begins at and stretches northwest ending at .

All stations have side platforms. Tracks in the platform area have no ballast (gravel); however, tracks outside the station are on ballast. All stations are covered by a combination of transparent corrugated sheets and a concrete roof. Line 3's color is magenta.

Line 12

Line 12, also known as Tram Route 202 Extension Line, was opened in 2013 and connects central Dalian with Lüshunkou District. The total length is with 8 stations from west to east. This line begins at Lüshun New Port station and stretches east ending at Hekou station, which is the interchange station with Line 1. Line 12's color is purple.

Line 13 (Phase I)

The first phase of Line 13 runs from Jiuli to Pulandian Zhenxing Street. It opened on 28 December 2021. Line 13's color is yellow.

Future Development

Under construction

Line 2 (Phase II)

The extension of Line 2 from Xinzhaizi to Dalian North Railway Station will open in 2022.

Line 5

Line 5 will run from Houguancun (also known as Houguan) to Dalian railway station and then to Hutan New Area. Interchange stations are Houyan (interchange with Line 3), Dalian railway station (interchange with Line 3), Qingniwaqiao (interchange with Line 2). It is planned to open in 2023.

Planned

In 2009 the Dalian government announced plans for nine metro lines spanning a total of , which would include the existing Line 3 and the branch of Line 3.

Four lines have been finalized as of 2012. The expansion project (in accordance with Chinese standards for the design and construction of metros) will use around 70 percent local labor and materials. Trains will be equipped with ATO, and stations will use an automatic fare-collection system. When lines open, they will initially operate at 38,000 p/h/d; over time, with the addition of more trains and decreasing headway, a capacity of 43,200 p/h/d is planned. The expansion program will ease traffic in Dalian (improving travel around the city for the 12th National Games of China, which will be held in Liaoning in 2013).

According to a National Development and Reform Foundation (2009) document, the urban rail transit construction plan (2009–2016) in Dalian was approved. According to the plan, the Dalian transit project is expected to invest ¥22 billion from 2009 to 2016 to build lines one through five.

* Line 4: The line will run from Longtoushi to Yingchengzi. Proposed stations are Longtoushi, Haimao, Suoyuwan East, Suoyuwan, Dongfang Road, Jinjia Street, Jinsanjiao, Songjiang Road, Xibei Road, Jinda Street, Zelong Lake, Polytechnic University, Xinzhaizi (interchange with Line 2), Xinping Street, Yinxing Avenue, Zhoujiagou, Muchengyi Reservoir, Qianmu, Xingfucun, Yingchengzi.

Long-term plan

* Line 6
* Line 8
* Line 9
* Line 10
* Line 14
* Line 15
* Line 16
* Line 17
* Line 18
* Line 19
* Line 20

Tickets

The lowest fare between two stations is one yuan; the fare between more than two stations is two yuan. The full fare between Dalian Station and Golden Pebble Beach is eight yuan; between Dalian Station and Jiuli the fare is seven yuan. The Pearl Card is a discounted, monthly smart card.

Rolling stock

The trains were developed and manufactured by DLoco, Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company. As of 2012, 10 trains are running on line 3 at an average speed of .

;Specification:
*1500 volts DC voltage
*Train length: 78 meters
*Train width
*Train height
*Axle load: 14 tons
*Capacity: 800 passengers (176 seated)
*Seats: 176
*Traction power for AC drive: 1,440 kilowatts (180 kW × 8)
*Maximum speed:
*Full range of cars equipped with 20 seats (FG0001-0020—includes 0001-0010 as the first batch, 0011-0020 for the second batch; two groups of slightly-different vehicles)

Dalian Metro ordered 38 type B trainsets in six-car formations. 18 and 20 sets will run on the future lines 1 and 2 respectively. They will have a similar lightweight, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel body. The design speed is set to ; each train will have a capacity of 1,440 passengers.

Naming

Network Map

See also

* List of metro systems
*Rapid transit in China
*Trams in Dalian (Tram Route 201 and 202)

References

Notes

External links

Official Website (1) of Dalian Metro Group Co., Ltd

Official Website (2) of Dalian Metro Group Co., Ltd

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Dalian Metro
Projects established in 1987
2003 establishments in China
Railway lines opened in 2003
1500 V DC railway electrification