Line 13 (Qingdao Metro)
Metro line in Qingdao, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other lines with similar name, see West Coast Line.
The West Coast Line of Qingdao Metro, or Line 13, is a suburban metro line in Qingdao. The line runs across much of coastal Huangdao District in Qingdao. It is connected via the southern section of Line 1.
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Line 13 | |
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Overview | |
Other name(s) | The West Coast Line (西海岸快线) Line 13 (13号线) West Coast Rail Transit Express Line (西海岸轨道交通快线) Line R3 (R3线) Jiaonan line (胶南线) Hongdao–Jiaonan intercity rail transit Southern section (红岛到胶南城际轨道交通南段) |
Status | In operation |
Owner | Government of Qingdao |
Locale | Qingdao, China |
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Stations | 23 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Qingdao Metro |
Services | 1 |
Operator(s) | Qingdao West Coast Mass Rail Transit Corporation |
Rolling stock | Chinese Type B1 |
History | |
Opened | 26 December 2018; 5 years ago (2018-12-26)[1] |
Technical | |
Line length | 69.6 km (43.25 mi) |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Character | Underground and elevated |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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The line was put into trial operation on December 26, 2018.[1]The total length of the line is about 70km, mainly laid on elevated tracks, with 23 stations, 1 vehicle base, and 2 parking lots. In October 2023, the line was extended 2.8 kilometers to the north.