The Guiyang Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Guiyang, Guizhou province, China. It is operated and branded as Guiyang Urban Rail Transit (GYURT).

Guiyang Metro
Overview
OwnerGuiyang Urban Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Area servedBaiyun District
Guanshanhu District
Yunyan District
Nanming District
Huaxi District
LocaleGuiyang, Guizhou Province, China
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines3
Number of stations82
Websitewww.gyurt.com
Operation
Began operationDecember 28, 2017; 6 years ago (2017-12-28)[1]
Operator(s)Guiyang Urban Rail Transit Corporation
Technical
System length118.73 km (73.78 mi)[2]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1500 V overhead line
Average speed80 km/h (50 mph)
System map

A short northern section of Line 1 opened on 28 December 2017,[1] with the full line entering operation on 1 December 2018.[3] Line 2 opened on 28 April 2021.[4] Line 3 opened on 16 December 2023.[2] Line S1 and Line T2 are also under construction.[5][6]

Fares

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Fares are determined based on the distance traveled, with a maximum fare of RMB 6. Children under 1.3 meters in height ride for free, while other children pay half-price. Individuals over 70 years old enjoy free travel on public transportation in Guiyang.

Lines in operation

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Map of Guiyang Metro
Line Terminals
(District)
Commencement Newest
Extension
Length
km
Stations
 1  Douguan
(Guanshanhu)
Xiaomeng Industrial Park
(Huaxi)
2017 2019 35.11[7][8] 25
 2  North Baiyun Road
(Baiyun)
Zhongxing Road
(Nanming)
2021 40.6[4] 32
 3  Luowan
(Wudang)
Tongmuling
(Huaxi)
2023 43.03[2] 29

Line 1

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Line 1 was approved for construction on 6 May 2013, and approved for plan in 2006. The line goes through Guanshanhu, Yunyan, Nanming and Huaxi Districts. The line twice crosses Nanming River and connects the downtown area with a number of outlying districts. The line depots are Xiaohe Depot and Guanshanhu Depot.[1] The railway electrification system uses a overhead line. Line 1 runs northwest to south.

Line 2

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Line 2 is 40.6 km with 32 stations,[9] including 30 underground stations and 2 elevated stations.[10] Line 2 runs north to southeast. It opened on April 28, 2021.[4]

Line 3

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The first phase of Line 3 is 43.03 km in length and has 29 stations. Line 3 runs from northeast to south. It opened on 16 December 2023.[2]

Lines under construction

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Line S1

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The first phase of Line S1 is under construction. It will be 30.32 km in length,[11] including a 22.64 km underground section and 7.68 km elevated section.[12] It is expected to open in 2024.[5]

Line T2

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The first phase of Line T2 is under construction. It will be 10.92 km in length, with 13 stations.[13][14] It is expected to open in 2024.[5]

Future development

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Lines 4, S2, S3, S4, and Line G1 which passes through the Gui'an New Area, are in the planning stage.[15]

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "贵阳地铁今日13时启程" (in Chinese). 黔讯网. 2017-12-28. Archived from the original on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  2. ^ a b c d "贵阳轨道交通3号线正式开通运营". 中国新闻网. 16 December 2023.
  3. ^ "贵阳,地铁来了!". news.gzdsw.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-23. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  4. ^ a b c "贵阳轨道交通2号线4月28日全线开通运营". Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. 轨道交通2号线开通初期运营后,贵阳市有2条地铁线路开通运营,全网线路长度增加到75.7公里,其中,1号线35.1公里,2号线40.6公里
  5. ^ a b c "贵阳地铁3号线一期、S1线一期、T2线一期建成投用时间". 2023-01-09. 确保2023年3号线一期建成投用,2024年S1线一期、T2线一期建成投用
  6. ^ "贵阳有轨电车T2线正式开工". 贵阳晚报.
  7. ^ "贵阳市轨道交通1号线全线正式开通初期运营". 2018-12-01. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019.
  8. ^ "贵阳轨道交通1号线全线开通运营 全长35.11公里设25座车站". 2018-12-01.
  9. ^ "官宣!贵阳地铁2号线全线试运行,票价及站名公布(附换乘攻略)". Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  10. ^ "贵阳地铁2号线试运行 部分市民代表参加试乘体验". 2020-12-29.
  11. ^ "贵阳市轨道交通S1线正式开工!". 2019-11-07.
  12. ^ "刚刚,贵阳轨道交通S1线正式开工!". 2019-11-07.
  13. ^ "正公示!贵阳有轨电车T2线一期工程计划8月开工!13座车站公布→".
  14. ^ "贵阳市有轨电车示范线(T2线一期工程) 首次环境影响评价信息公开". 贵阳轨道交通.
  15. ^ "贵阳市城市轨道交通远景年线网规划图". 2016-07-11.
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