Line 11, Shenzhen Metro
| Line 11, Shenzhen Metro | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Shenzhen Metro | ||
| Status | Testing | ||
| Locale | Shenzhen, China | ||
| Termini | Futian Bitou |
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| Stations | 18 | ||
| Operation | |||
| Planned opening | 30 June 2016 | ||
| Operator(s) | SZMC (Shenzhen Metro Group) | ||
| Character | Underground and elevated | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 51.7 km (32.12 mi) | ||
| No. of tracks | 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | Overhead Line, 1,500 V DC | ||
| Operating speed | 120 km/h | ||
Line 11 of the Shenzhen Metro (formerly known as the Airport Line) is currently under construction. Line 11 will have a length of 51.7 km and a total of 18 stations. It will connect the CBDs of Futian, Nanshan and Qianhai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and onward to Fuyong, Shajing and Songgang suburban areas. It serves as both a regional express line from the west coast of Shenzhen to the city core area and an Airport Express Line.[1] Compared with the other lines of Shenzhen Metro, Line 11 has a longer spacing between stops for a higher speed service. Construction of Line 11 started in April 2012. Test running is planned to be complete by the end of March 2016, with the line opening at 30 June 2016.[2]
History
In 2007, the "Shenzhen City Rail Transit Construction Plan (2011 to 2020)" was publicly announced for the first time, which included the plans for Line 11.[1] In the future, Line 11 will link into the Guangzhou-Dongguan-Shenzhen intercity line.[3]
Rolling stock
The airport line will use 33 sets of Size A subway trains in 8 car sets (No.1101-1133) with a maximum speed of 120 km/h, that will include two first-class cars. First class has transverse seating and luggage racks for airport passengers.[4] To ride first class passengers have to pay a premium for a first class ticket, similar to the MTR East Rail Line.
10 trains has delivered from CRRC Zhuzhou as of March 2016.
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