Changsha Metro

Changsha Metro
Overview
Native name	长沙轨道交通
Owner	Changsha Government
Locale	Changsha and Xiangtan, Hunan
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	6
Number of stations	140
Daily ridership	2,580,169 (2023) 3,920,000 (2023 peak)
Website	http://www.hncsmtr.com/
Operation
Began operation	April 29, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-04-29)
Operator(s)	Changsha Metro Corporation Ltd.
Character	Elevated, underground
Technical
System length	217.75 kilometres (135.30 mi)
System map

The Changsha Metro (officially 长沙轨道交通; chángshā guǐdào jiāotōng; usually called 长沙地铁; chángshā dìtiě) is a rapid transit system in Changsha and Xiangtan. The first operational line, Line 2, commenced service on April 29, 2014, making Changsha the 18th city in mainland China to open a rapid transit system.^[1]

Lines in operation

Line	Terminals (District)		Commencement	Newest extension	Length	Stations
1	Jinpenqiu (Kaifu)	Shangshuangtang (Yuhua)	2016	2024	33.43 km (20.77 mi)	25
2	West Meixi Lake (Yuelu)	Guangda (Changsha Co.)	2014	2015	26.579 km (16.515 mi)	23
3	Guangsheng (Changsha Co.)	Xiangtan North Railway Station (Yuhu,Xiangtan)	2020	2023	53.69 km (33.36 mi)	33
4	Guanziling (Wangcheng)	Dujiaping (Changsha Co.)	2019	－	33.50 km (20.82 mi)	25
5	Maozhutang (Yuhua)	Shuiduhe (Changsha Co.)	2020	－	22.50 km (13.98 mi)	18
6	Xiejiaqiao (Wangcheng)	Huanghua Airport T1 & T2 (Changsha Co.)	2022	－	48.11 km (29.89 mi)	34
Total					217.78 km (135.32 mi)	140

Changsha Railway Station metro entrance

Juzizhou Qinglian station entrance

Line 1

Main article: Line 1 (Changsha Metro)

Line 1 construction began in 2010 and was opened on June 28, 2016.^[1][2] A 9.9-kilometre (6.2 mi) extension to Line 1 opened in 2024. Line 1 has a line length of 33.43 kilometres (20.77 mi) with 25 stations, of which 3 is elevated and 22 are underground.^[3] The construction budget was 14.2 billion RMB.^[1] Line 1 is red on system maps.

Line 2

Main article: Line 2 (Changsha Metro)

Line 2 is a line running from west to east in Changsha. It was opened on April 29, 2014^[4] and extended in December 2015. The line is 26.6 kilometres (16.5 mi) long with 23 stations. Line 2 is light blue on system maps.

Line 3

Main article: Line 3 (Changsha Metro)

Line 3 started construction on January 3, 2014. The line opened on 28 June 2020.^[5] Line 3 has a total length of 53.69 kilometres (33.36 mi) with 33 stations. The line travels between Xiangtan North railway station and Guangsheng station. A southern extension was opened on 28 June 2023.^[6] Line 3 is yellow-green on system maps.^[7]

Line 4

Main article: Line 4 (Changsha Metro)

Line 4 started construction on December 31, 2014. The line opened on 26 May 2019 with 25 stations.^[8] Line 4 has a total length of 33.5 kilometres (20.8 mi) with 25 stations.^[9] The line travels between Guanziling station and Dujiaping station. Line 4 is purple on system maps.^[7]

Line 5

Main article: Line 5 (Changsha Metro)

Line 5 started construction in 2015.^[10] The line opened on 28 June 2020.^[5] Line 5 has a total length of 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) with 18 stations.^[10][9] It travels between Maozhutang station and Shuiduhe station. Line 5 is yellow on system maps.^[7]

Line 6

Main article: Line 6 (Changsha Metro)

Line 6 opened on 28 June 2022. It runs in an east–west direction, connecting the airport with the downtown. The middle section of Line 6 started construction on November 28, 2017.^[11] The middle section has a total length of 30.46 kilometres (18.93 mi) with 23 stations. The 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) western section, with 4 more stations, and the 12.03 kilometres (7.48 mi) eastern section with 7 more stations, are scheduled for completion in 2022.^[12] It will travel between Shaoguang station and Changqing station. Line 6 is dark blue on system maps.

Fares and ticket system

Mobile payment methods

QR Code

Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using QR code.The system supports Alipay, WeChat Pay ,Union Pay,Changsha Metro APP and several other apps. These apps requires one to scan a QR code when entering the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station. The fare is then deducted.

transport card

Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using China T-Union(Simplified as TU)(Mobile NFC included).Passengers swipe their TU card on the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station.

Single-trip ticket

Passengers can buy a single-trip ticket on the auto vending machine in the metro station by using cash as well as Alipay, WeChat Pay ,Union Pay. Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using China T-Union(Simplified as TU)(Mobile NFC included).Passengers swipe their TU card on the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station.

Incidents

• On 24 June 2024 two lines were flooded after a particularly heavy rainstorm, of 65mm.^[13] Social media posts showed the escalator entrance at one station completely submerged.^[14]

Future development

Short-term expansions

Line	Terminals		Status	Planned Opening	Length km	Stations	Reference
1  (North Ext. Phase 2)	Dingzizhen	Jinpenqiu	Planned	TBA	4.63	2	[15]
2  (West Ext.)	Changsha West Railway Station	West Meixi Lake	Under Construction[16]	2025	14.5	11
4  (North Ext.)	Baimaxiang	Guanziling	Under Construction[17]	2028	15.26	9
5  (South Ext.)	Maozhutang	Datuo East	Planned	TBA	8.43	7
5  (North Ext.)	Shuiduhe	Weisan Road	Planned	TBA	3.65	2
6  (East Ext.)	Huanghua Airport T1 & T2	Huanghua Airport T3	Under Construction	2024	3.62	1
7	Wulipai	Yuntang	Under Construction[18]	2027	17	16
7  (East Ext.)	East Coash Station	Wulipai	Planned	TBA	5.46	5
8	Loop Line[19]		Planned	TBA	55.5	32	[20]

See also

• Changsha Maglev
• Changde–Yiyang–Changsha high-speed railway
• Changsha–Zhuzhou–Xiangtan intercity railway
• Urban rail transit in China
• List of metro systems

References

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15. "发展改革委批复长沙市城市轨道交通第三期建设规划（2017-2022年）".
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17. 网易 (November 30, 2024). "重磅消息！长沙地铁4号线北延动工！沿江发展，向北拓14公里！". www.163.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
18. "地铁6号线通车！7号线开工！经过这些地方..." m.thepaper.cn. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
19. "官方回复：长沙地铁8号线最新消息！盘点8号线双地铁口！". Sohu. October 26, 2022.
20. "急急急！长沙"地铁第四期建设"连招四标！". September 13, 2022.

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