Xuzhou Metro

Rapid transit system in Jiangsu Province, China

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 3 lines under construction)
Line number|  1 2 3
Number of stations| 54
Daily ridership| 256,700 (December 31, 2020 record)
Annual ridership| 7.5 million (2019)
Website| http://xzgdjt.com/
Operation
Began operation| September 28, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-28)[1]
Operator(s)| Xuzhou City Rail Transit Co., Ltd.
Character| Underground, elevated
Technical
System length| 72.48 km (45.04 mi)
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.[2][3] The system is planned to comprise 11 lines and 323 kilometres (201 mi) of track when fully built out.[4]

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

## Lines in operation

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Line  | Terminals
(District)  | Commencement  | Newest
Extension  | Length
km | Stations

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1 | Luwo
(Tongshan)  | Xuzhoudong Railway Station
(Jiawang)  | September 28, 2019  |  | 21.97[5] | 18
2 | Keyunbei Station
(Tongshan)  | Xinchengqudong
(Jiawang)  | November 28, 2020  |  | 24.25  | 20
3 | Zhenxingdadao
(Gulou)  | Yinshan
(Tongshan)  | June 28, 2021  | December 3, 2024  | 26.26  | 22
Total | 72.48 | 60

### Line 1

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Main article: Line 1 (Xuzhou Metro)

Line 1 began construction in February 2014. The first phase is 21.967 kilometres (13.6 mi)[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] On August 30, 2018, railway work was declared complete, and electromechanical installations and decorations was in prgoress.[8]

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

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Main article: Line 2 (Xuzhou Metro)

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

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See also: Line 3 (Xuzhou Metro)

Line 3 commenced operations on June 28, 2021, with an initial phase spanning 18.13 kilometers (11.27 mi)[9][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.[6]

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

## Lines under construction

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Line  | Terminals  | Commencement  | Length
km | Stations

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4 | Tuolanshanlu | Qiaoshangcun | Under construction  | 29.4[9] | 19
5 | Olympic Sports Center South | Xukuangcheng | Under construction  | 24.6[9] | 20
6 | Tongshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital[11] | Xuzhoudong Railway Station | Under construction  | 22.9[9] | 15

### Line 6

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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]

## Future development

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### Second phase

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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 Xuzhoudong Railway Station.[14]

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

### Third phase

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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.

## Network map

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## References

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1. ^ a b c "徐州地铁1号线一期9月28日10：00正式开通". September 26, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
2. ^ 徐州城市轨道交通规划获批 地铁1号线今开建. People's Daily (in Chinese). February 23, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
3. ^ "中国国际工程咨询有限公司 媒体聚焦 徐州市轨道交通建设规划获批 一号线下月开工". www.ciecc.com.cn. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
4. ^ "Xuzhou ditie zuixinxiaoxi! Yihao xian mingnian Shiyue tongche!" 徐州地铁最新消息！1号线明年10月通车！ [Xuzhou Metro latest news! Line 1 will open to traffic in October next year!]. Xuzhou Metro Loop. September 22, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
5. ^ a b "定了，徐州地铁1号线6月7日试运行！". May 6, 2019.
6. ^ a b 徐州轨道交通工程加速建设 (in Chinese). Xuzhou Government. December 25, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
7. ^ "Guidao gongsi zuzhi meiti jizhong baodao yihao xian jianshe jinzhan qingkuang" 轨道公司组织媒体集中报道1号线建设进展情况 [The railway company organized the media to report on the construction progress of Line 1]. Xuzhou Rail Transit (in Chinese). June 6, 2018. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
8. ^ "Guidaojiaotong yihao xian yi qi gongcheng shunli shixian "gui tong"" 轨道交通1号线一期工程顺利实现"轨通" [Smooth implementation of railway on Metro Line 1]. Xuzhou Rail Transit (in Chinese). August 30, 2018. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
9. ^ a b c d "定了！徐州地铁三号线28号上午开通". June 24, 2021.
10. ^ "建设进入新阶段 徐州地铁3号线首台盾构机始发". January 9, 2018. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
11. ^ a b "关于徐州市城市轨道交通3号线二期、6号线一期工程车站命名的公告". Archived from the original on May 3, 2023.
12. ^ "徐州地铁-徐州市城市轨道交通6号线一期工程全自动运行系统设计和运营咨询服务招标公告（资格后审）". www.xzdtjt.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
13. ^ a b "国家发展改革委关于江苏省徐州市城市轨道交通第二期建设规划（2019-2024年）的批复". Retrieved February 11, 2020.
14. ^ a b c "徐州市城市轨道交通第二期建设规划（2019-2024年）" (PDF). January 20, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.

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