Xuzhou Metro

Xuzhou Metro
Overview
Native name	徐州地铁
Owner	Xuzhou Metro Group
Locale	Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	3 (another 4 lines under construction)
Line number	1   2   3
Number of stations	54
Daily ridership	256,700 (31 December 2020 record)
Annual ridership	7.5 million (2019)
Website	http://xzgdjt.com/
Operation
Began operation	28 September 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-28)[1]
Operator(s)	Xuzhou City Rail Transit Co., Ltd.
Character	Underground, elevated
Number of vehicles	72
Technical
System length	64.347 km (39.983 mi)[2]
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	1.5 kV DC overhead lines
System map

The Xuzhou Metro (Chinese: 徐州地铁; pinyin: Xúzhōu dìtiě) is a rapid transit system in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Construction began in February 2014, and Line 1 was opened on September 28, 2019,^[1] Line 2 was opened on November 28, 2020, and Line 3 was opened on June 28, 2021.

By 2020, the network is scheduled to comprise three lines with a total length of about 67 kilometres (42 mi). The total investment is expected to be 44.3 billion renminbi.^[3][4] The system is planned to comprise 11 lines and 323 kilometres (201 mi) of track when fully built out.^[5]

In its first year of operation the ridership was 7.5 million (2019).

Line 1 began construction in February 2014. The first phase is 21.967 kilometres (13.6 mi)^[2] in length, and has 18 stations (17 underground and one elevated). It runs from Luwo in the west to Xuzhoudong Railway Station in the east.^[7] In June 2018, the civil engineering construction work was reported to be 95% complete, leaving mostly track laying, decorations, and electromechanical installations to be completed.^[8] On August 30, 2018, railway work was declared complete, and electromechanical installations and decorations was in prgoress.^[9]

Line 1 opened on September 28, 2019.^[1] it runs in an east–west direction, stretching from Luwo Station in Tongshan District in the west to Xuzhoudong Railway Station in Jiawang District in the east. The line traverses Quanshan District, Gulou District, and Yunlong District, serving as a vital corridor for east–west passenger traffic within Xuzhou City. It connects key areas in downtown Xuzhou, the Bashan Area, and Chengdong New District to commercial hubs like People's Square, Pengcheng Square, Huaihai Square, and Wanda Plaza, facilitating rapid access to Xuzhou Railway Station and Xuzhoudong Railway Station, the city's major transportation hubs.

As of November 2020, Line 1 spans a total length of 21.97 km (13.65 mi), with 0.571 km (0.355 mi) of the line being elevated, 20.996 km (13.046 mi) underground, and 0.4 km (0.25 mi) at-grade. The line comprises a total of 18 stations, including one elevated station and 17 underground stations. Line 1 operates with six-section B-type trains. By November 2020, the average daily ridership on Line 1 stood at 56,500, with a single-day ridership peak of 150,000 recorded on October 2, 2019. In 2020, the annual ridership on Line 1 reached 19 million passengers.

Line 2, opened on November 28, 2020, spans a length of 24.25 kilometers (15.07 mi) and features 20 underground stations. This line operates entirely underground and represents the second metro line to open in Xuzhou city. Serving as a pivotal north–south to east–west backbone, Xuzhou Metro Line 2 traverses the old city and Xuzhou New District, encompassing the north and southeast passenger traffic zones of the city. It facilitates connectivity between the Jiulishan area, the old city, and the new city.

Line 3 commenced operations on June 28, 2021, with an initial phase spanning 18.13 kilometers (11.27 mi)^[6][10] and featuring 16 underground stations, including two transfer stations. This line operates between Xiadian and Gaoxinqunan, linking the North Zone, Central Zone, and South Zone of Xuzhou city.^[7]

Line 3 is colored “Technological Blue”, selected in a poll.

The phase 2 of Line 3 will extend to Zhenxingdadao to north and to Yinshan to south.^[11] It will add 6.5 km (4.0 mi)^[6] in total by 2025.

Line 6 is planned to be 22.9 kilometres (14.2 mi) long in its first phase with 16 stations. It will run between Tongshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Station and Xuzhoudong Railway Station.^[11] It is planned to open in September 2025. Line 6 will use fully automated trains operating in GoA4 mode.^[12]

Construction is planned begin on the second phase of the Xuzhou Metro, including Line 4, Line 5, Line 6, and the second phase of Line 3. Construction is expected to be completed in 2024. The second phase will add 79.3 kilometres (49.3 mi) to the system.^[13]

Line 4 is planned to be 25.4 kilometres (15.8 mi) long with 19 underground stations. It will run between Tuolanshan and Qiaoshangcun.^[14]

Line 5 is planned to be 24.6 kilometres (15.3 mi) long with 20 underground stations. It will run between Olympic Sports Center South and Xukuangcheng.^[14]

Line 6 is planned to be 22.9 kilometres (14.2 mi) long with 15 underground stations. It will run between Huangshanlu and Xuzhou East Railway Station.^[14]

The second phase of Line 3 is planned to be 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) long with 5 underground stations, running from Xiadian to Houpantaocun.^[14]

These lines was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on January 20, 2020.^[13]

The third phase of metro lines, currently in the planning stage, will finalize the plans for the Xuzhou Metro, consisting of 7 urban metro lines and 4 suburban lines. This phase will encompass the extension of Line 1 and Line 2 into their second phases, the full development of Line 7, and the incorporation of suburban lines S1, S2, S3, and S4 into the expanding metro network of Xuzhou.