How many subways are there in Nanjing: latest line inventory and operation data analysis
As an important transportation hub in eastern China, Nanjing's subway network has developed rapidly and has become the main force of urban public transportation. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to present you with the latest data of Nanjing Metro in a structured manner and analyze its operating characteristics.
1. Overview of Nanjing Metro Lines (as of December 2023)
| Line number | Line name | Opening year | Operating mileage (km) | Number of stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Maigaoqiao-China Pharmaceutical University | 2005 | 38.9 | 27 |
| Line 2 | Youfangqiao-Jingtian Road | 2010 | 37.8 | 26 |
| Line 3 | Forestry Farm-Mozhou East Road | 2015 | 44.9 | 29 |
| Line 4 | Longjiang-Xianlin Lake | 2017 | 33.8 | 18 |
| Line 7 | Mufu West Road-Xianxin Road | 2022 | 13.8 | 10 |
| Line 10 | Andemen-Yushan Road | 2014 | 21.6 | 14 |
| Line S1 | Nanjing South Railway Station-Airport New City Jiangning | 2014 | 35.8 | 9 |
| Line S3 | Nanjing South Railway Station-Gaojiachong | 2017 | 36.2 | 19 |
| Line S6 | Ma Qun-Jurong | 2021 | 43.6 | 13 |
| Line S7 | Wuxiang Mountain-Lishui, Airport New Town | 2018 | 30.2 | 9 |
| Line S8 | Yangtze River Bridge North-Jinniu Lake | 2014 | 45.2 | 17 |
| Line S9 | Xiangyu Road South-Gaochun | 2017 | 52.4 | 6 |
2. Key operational data statistics
| index | numerical value | National ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating mileage | 449km | No. 4 |
| Average daily passenger flow (2023) | About 3.5 million people | No. 6 |
| Number of transfer stations | 18 seats | - |
| Highest single-day passenger flow | 4.286 million passengers | - |
3. Recent hot topics
1.Progress of the northern section of Metro Line 5: As the first fully autonomous driving line in Nanjing, the northern section of Line 5 is expected to open in 2024. The recent completion of the hot sliding test triggered discussions across the network.
2.Ningyang Intercity Line S5 starts construction: The intercity railway connecting Nanjing and Yangzhou has officially started construction, and the two cities will be interconnected by subway in the future. Related topics have been read more than 50 million times.
3.Subway fare adjustment hearing: The Nanjing Municipal Development and Reform Commission recently held a hearing to plan structural adjustments to subway fares, and the Weibo topic #nanjing subway price adjustment# became a hot search topic in the city.
4.Smart subway construction: Nanjing Metro is piloting a "face-scanning entry" and smart security inspection system. The technologically-sounding operation video has received more than 2 million likes on Douyin.
4. Future Development Plan
According to the "Nanjing Rail Transit Network Plan (2021-2035)", Nanjing will build 25 urban rail transit lines by 2035, with a total mileage of more than 1,000 kilometers. in:
| period | Add new line | extension line | Estimated total investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Line 5, Line 6, Line 9 | Phase 3 of Line 3, Phase 2 of Line 4 | About 80 billion yuan |
| 2026-2030 | Line 11, Line 12, Line 13 | West extension of Line 2 and north extension of Line 7 | About 120 billion yuan |
5. Analysis of operational characteristics
1.High degree of networking: Nanjing Metro has formed a "ten lines running simultaneously" pattern, with a 500-meter coverage rate of 75% in the main urban area, leading the country.
2.Prominent cross-city interconnection: Line S6 goes directly to Jurong, and Line S5 connects to Yangzhou, reflecting the Nanjing metropolitan area rail transit integration strategy.
3.Distinctive cultural characteristics: Many stations incorporate elements such as Six Dynasties culture and Republic of China architecture. For example, the "Cultural Wall" at Daxinggong Station on Line 3 has become an internet celebrity check-in point.
4.Remarkable technological innovation: Adopting new technologies such as fully automatic operation and smart security inspection, Line 7 has become the first fully autonomous subway line in Jiangsu.
Conclusion: The scale of Nanjing’s subway network ranks among the top in the country. With the opening of multiple new lines in the future, it will further consolidate its position as a rail transportation hub in the Yangtze River Delta. It is recommended that passengers obtain real-time operating information through the "Nanjing Metro" official APP and plan their travel routes reasonably.
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