Changsha Metro | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 长沙轨道交通 | ||
Owner | Changsha Government | ||
Locale | Changsha, Hunan | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 7 | ||
Number of stations | 158 | ||
Daily ridership | 1,610,000 (2021) [1]
3,741,600 (2023 peak) [2] | ||
Website | http://www.hncsmtr.com/ | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | April 29, 2014 | ||
Operator(s) | Changsha Metro Corporation Ltd. | ||
Character | Elevated, underground | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 208 kilometres (129 mi) | ||
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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, the capital city of Hunan province in China. 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.[3]