Line 3 | |
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Overview | |
Status | In operation |
Locale | Xiamen, Fujian, China |
Termini | |
Stations | 32 (21 in operation) |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Xiamen Metro |
History | |
Opened | 25 June 2021 |
Technical | |
Line length | 26.5 km (16.47 mi) (in operation) |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Character | Underground |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Operating speed | 80 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.