Line S5 | |
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S5 | |
Overview | |
Other name(s) | Nanjing–Yangzhou intercity railway Nanjing–Yizheng–Yangzhou intercity railway |
Status | Under construction |
Locale | Nanjing and Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province |
Termini | |
Stations | 16 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid Transit |
System | Nanjing Metro |
Operator(s) | Nanjing Metro |
Rolling stock | 4-car Type A |
Technical | |
Line length | 57.61 km (35.8 mi) |
Character | Elevated and underground |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Line S5[1] is a planned rapid transit line connecting Nanjing and Yangzhou. It will be 57.61 kilometres (35.80 mi) long and have a maximum operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph).[2] Initially 4 car Type A trains will be used but the line is designed for expansion to 6 car trains in the future. The line will have passing loops at select stations allowing for express and local services to be offered.[3][4] Local services are expected to take 45 minutes to run end to end and express services will shorten end to end travel times to 34 minutes.[2] Construction started on December 28, 2021.[5] The line is planned to open in 2026.[2]