Qingdao Metro
Introduction '''Qingdao Metro''' () is a rapid transit system in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The first line, Line 3 (north section) began operation on December 16, 2015.
Lines in operation LineTerminals(District) Commencement NewestExtension Lengthkm Stations  ''''''(Huangdao) ''''''(Chengyang) 2020 2021 59.82 41  ''''''(Shibei) ''''''(Licang) 2017 2019 24.387 22  ''''''(Shinan) ''''''(Licang) 2015 2016 24.472 22  ''''''(Shinan) ''''''(Laoshan) 2022 — 30.71 25  ''''''(Licang) ''''''(Jiaozhou) 2020 — 48.3 11  ''''''(Laoshan) ''''''(Jimo) 2018 — 54.371 21  ''''''(Xihai'an) ''''''(Xihai'an) 2018 2023 69.6 23'''Total''''''311.5''''''165'''===Line 1===Fenghuangdao station of Line 1The northern section between Qingdao North Railway Station and Dongguozhuang Station was opened on 24 December 2020.The southern section between  Qingdao North Railway Station and Wangjiagang Station was opened on 30 December 2021.The north section is  and the south section is , the entire of Line 1 is  in length. Line 1's color is '''yellow'''.Subway stations: Wangjiagang Station, Shiyou University Station, Taihangshan Road Station, Jinggangshan Road Station, Dingjiahe Station, Xuejiadao Station, Tianmushan Station, Anzi Station, Xingangshan Road Station, Nanbeitun Station, Shanli Station, Fenghuang Island Station, Tuandao Station, Xizhen Station, Qingdao Station, Zhongshan Road Station, Guanxiangshan (Municipal Hospital) Station, Guangrao Road Station, Taidong Station, Haipoqiao (Haici Medical) Station, Xiaocun Station, Beiling Station, Shuiqinggou Station, Central Hospital Station Shengli Bridge (Textile Valley) Station, Anshun Road Station, Qingdao North Station, Cang'an Road Station, Yongnian Road Station, Xingguo Road Station, the Nanling Mountain Road Station, Zunyi Road Station, Ruijin Road Station, Xianjiazhai (North Bus Station), Liuting Station, Fenggang Road Station, Xiaozhaizi Station, Zhengyang Middle Road Station, Agricultural University Station, Goucha Station, Dongguozhuang Station.===Line 2===Lijin Road station of Line 2Construction on Line 2 began in 2012, and the completed line will comprise 22 stations, with a total length of . Line 2 began passenger service on December 10, 2017, between Zhiquan Road station and Licun Park station. The western section from Zhiquan Road station to Taishan Road station opened on December 16, 2019.Line 2's color is '''red'''.Subway stations: Licun Park Station, Licun Station, Zaoshan Road Station, Hualoushan Road Station, Donghan Station, Liaoyang East Road Station, Tong'an Road Station, Miaoling Road Station, Shilaoren Bathing Beach Station, Hai'an Road Station, Haichuan Road Station, Haiyou Road Station, Maidao Station, Kaohsiung Road Station, Yanerdao Road Station, Fushansuo Station, Wusi Square Station, Zhiquan Road Station, Hisense Bridge Station, Taidong Station, Lijin Road Station, Mount Taishan Road Station.===Line 3===Dunhua Road station of Line 3The construction of the first line, Line 3, began on November 30, 2009.With 13 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) of funding, the line comprises 22 stations, with a total length of . The northern half of Line 3 began trial passenger operation on December 16, 2015, and the southern half opened a year later, on December 18, 2016.Line 3's color is '''blue'''.Subway stations:Qingdao North Station, Yongping Road Station, Junfeng Road Station, Licun Station, Wannian Quan Road Station, Haier Road Station, Metro Building Station, Changsha Road Station, Shuangshan Road Station, Qingjiang Road Station, Cuobuling Station, Dunhua Road Station, Ningxia Road Station, Jiangxi Road Station, May Fourth Square Station, Yan'an Third Road Station, Taipingjiao Park First Treatment Station, Zhongshan Park Station, Huiquan Square Station, People's Hall Station, Qingdao Station.===Line 4=== Dahedong station of Line 4Line 4 between Hall of the People station and Dahedong station operation on December 26, 2022, with 25 stations and  of track. Line 4's color is '''green'''.Subway stations:People's Hall Station, Signal Hill (Affiliated Hospital of Qingda) Station, Guanxiangshan (Municipal Hospital) Station (temporarily closed), Mount Taishan Road Station, Changle Road Station, Haibohe Park Station, Haipoqiao (Haici Medical Treatment) Station, Xiwujiacun Station, Cuobuling Station, Fuliao Flyover Station, Hongshanpo (Women's Hospital) Station, Jinsong Third Road Station, Buxi Station, Dabu East Station, Liaoyang East Road Station, Dongjiaxiazhuang Station, Keyuan Jingqi Road Station, Zhangcun Station, Pengjiazhuang Station, Nanzhaike Station Xiaolaoshan Station, Shazikou Station, Duanjiabu Station, Dengying Station, Dahe East Station.===Line 8===Jiaodong station of Line 8The northern section opened in December 2020, and the southern section is currently under construction. Line 8's color is '''pink'''.===Line 11===Zangcun station of Line 11Phase I of Line 11 between Miaoling Road station and Qiangu Mountain station, which extends from Laoshan District to Jimo District, with 21 stations and  of track, began operation on April 23, 2018.Line 11's color is '''dark blue'''.===Line 13===Fenghuangshan Road station of Line 13Phase I and Phase II of Line 13 between Jinggangshan Road and Dongjiakou Railway Station started operation on December 26, 2018, with 21 stations and  of track. Line 13's color is '''teal'''. A short extension to the north opened in 2023.
History Qingdao proposed a subway system in 1935, making it one of the first cities in China to propose a subway system. The proposed network was 42 km long and ran underground in the city center while elevated in the suburbs. However, the plan never gained traction due to turmoil from the Second Sino-Japanese War and Chinese Civil War. Planning resumed in 1989 only to be stopped again in 1995 after a national suspension of subway projects was declared due to worries of high costs and financial debts. Repeated attempts to gain approval for subway construction were unsuccessful until 2009 when it was finally approved by the NDRC and a test section of Line 3 started construction in July.
Short-term plan ===Phase 2 construction plan===The Phase 2 construction plan (2013-2021) of Qingdao Metro was approved by National Development and Reform Commission in April 2016.More transfer stations such as Taidong station and Liaoyang East Road station will be built, providing the citizens with more choices in transportation. Line Terminals Constructionstarted Openingdate Lengthin km NewstationsSource (Phase 1Adjustment) '''''' ''''''201920243.843 (Phase 1) '''''' ''''''2019202430.521 (South section) '''''' ''''''2016202513.17====Line 2 (Western Extension)====A  extension from Taishan Road to Lundu (Ferry Terminal) started construction on October 26, 2019.====Line 6====Construction for Line 6 Phase I started on December 16, 2019.Line 6 is a  line with 21 underground stations.==== Line 8 (South Section) ====The remaining Line 8 southern section brings Line 8 deeper into the urban districts of Qingdao and is planned to open by the end of 2025.The extension is  long with seven stations.===Phase 3 construction plan===The Phase 3 construction plan (2021-2026) of Qingdao Metro was approved by National Development and Reform Commission on August 19, 2021.Line Terminals Constructionstarted Openingdate Lengthin km NewstationsSource Phase 2 '''''' ''''''202120268.98  '''Maidao''' '''Yunling Road'''2021202832.729 (Phase 2) '''Xintun Road''' '''Qingdao West railway station'''2022202714.710 (Phase 2 North) '''Dongguozhuang''' '''Yingpu Road'''2021202512.811 (Phase 2 South) '''Xingguo Road''' '''Cangkou'''202120263.73 (Branch) '''Dajian''' '''Jiaozhou Railway Station'''2022202720.411  '''Haixicun''' '''Gongdiansuo'''2022202716.613  '''Xiawangbu''' '''Sifangchang'''2022202830.815<!--(not a good map, not showing Line 11 and 13)
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Network map
Rolling stock All lines use standard B1 type rolling stock. Typically they operate as six-car-trains, whereas lines 11 and 13 use four-car-trains. Power is supplied via a third rail with 1500 V DC. On each line run trains with different appearance and livery.0120_leaving_Taidong_(20230427182819).jpg|Line 1A_QDM2_train_leaving_Miaoling_Rd_(20230428162605).jpg|Line 20801_leaving_Jiaodong_(20230428142009).jpg|Line 8Rolling_Stock_of_Qingdao_Metro_Line_11.jpg|Line 111310_near_Yinzhu_(20230116162353).jpg|Line 13四方南车青岛地铁样车内部_2014-06-05.jpg|typical interior
See also * List of metro systems
References *  $4.3 billion budget to boost Qingdao subway construction
External links *  Qingdao Metro construction *  Qingdao Metro construction presentation *  Qingdao at ''UrbanRail.net''