Line 12 (Dalian Metro)

Line 12 of the Dalian Metro (Chinese: 大连地铁12号线; pinyin: Dàlián Dìtiě Shí'èr Hào Xiàn) is a rapid transit line running in northern Dalian. It opened on 1 May 2014.

Line 12
A train of Dalian Metro Line 12
Overview
Other name(s)Tram Route 202 Extension Line
R2
Dalian–Lüshunkou intercity railway (Chinese: 大连旅顺口城际轨道交通; pinyin: Dàlián Lǚshùnkǒu Chéngjì Guǐdào Jiāotōng)
StatusOperational
OwnerDalian
LocaleDalian, Liaoning, China
Termini
Stations8
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDalian Metro
Services1
Operator(s)Dalian Metro Group Co., Ltd.
History
OpenedMay 1, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-05-01)
Technical
Line length40.38 km (25.09 mi)[1]
Number of tracks2
CharacterElevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The line connects central Dalian with Lüshunkou over 40.38 kilometres (25.09 mi)[1] with 8 stations from east to west. This line begins at Hekou station and stretches southwest ending at Lüshun New Port station. Similar to Line 3, all the stations have side platforms with tracks in the platform area have no ballast (gravel); however, tracks outside the station are on ballast. Also all stations are covered by a combination of transparent corrugated sheets and a concrete roof.[2]

In October 2017, most station names were re-translated from Pinyin into conventional English.

Opening timeline

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Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
Caidaling — Lüshun New Port 30 December 2013 40.38 km (25.09 mi)[1] 7 Phase 1 (initial section)
Hekou — Caidaling 7 June 2017 1 Phase 1 (final section)

Stations

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Station name Connections Distance
km
Location
English Chinese
Hekou 河口  1    Dalian Tram 0.00 0.00 Ganjingzi
Caidaling 蔡大岭 2.05 2.05
Huangnichuan 黄泥川 4.25 6.30 Lüshunkou
Longwangtang 龙王塘 5.50 11.80
Tahewan 塔河湾 7.20 19.00
Lüshun 旅顺 8.67 27.67
Tieshan 铁山 8.98 36.65
Lüshun New Port 旅顺新港 3.73 40.38

References

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  1. ^ a b c "你关心的大连地铁建设情况来了". Dalian Metro. 2019-10-20.
  2. ^ Ji, Chengyan. "202路轨道线路延伸工程昨试通车 明年5月载客" (in Chinese). 大连新闻网. Retrieved 2 January 2014.