Line 3 (Xiamen Metro)

Line 3
Linqian station
Overview
StatusIn operation
LocaleXiamen, Fujian, China
Termini
Stations32 (21 in operation)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemXiamen Metro
History
Opened25 June 2021; 3 years ago (2021-06-25)
Technical
Line length26.5 km (16.47 mi) (in operation)
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)

Line 3 of the Xiamen Metro is a metro line in Xiamen. The line running from Xiamen Railway Station to Caicuo, is 26.5 kilometres (16.5 mi) long with 21 stations in operation. The line features a 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) undersea tunnel. Construction began in August 2016 and the section from Xiamen Railway Station to Caicuo (Phase 1 & Phase 2 West section) was opened on June 25, 2021.[1] The remaining section of Phase 2, from Caicuo to Xiang'an Airport is currently under construction.[2] A Southern extension to Shapowei is also under construction.

Hubin East Rd Station
  1. ^ "Xiamen metro line opens with 4 km undersea tunnel". Metro Report International. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  2. ^ "Xiamen Metro Line 3". Travel China Guide. Retrieved 2022-03-27.