Tianjin Metro

Tianjin Metro
Line 1 train
Line 1 train
Overview
LocaleTianjin
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines11
Number of stations222
Daily ridership1.235 million (2018 Avg.)[1]
1.80 million (25 October 2019 peak)[2]
Annual ridership408.529 million (2018)[1]
Websitehttp://www.tjgdjt.com
Operation
Began operation28 December 1984; 39 years ago (1984-12-28) (original system)
12 June 2006; 18 years ago (2006-06-12) (new system)
Ended operation9 October 2001; 23 years ago (2001-10-09) (original system)
Operator(s)Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation
Technical
System length301 km (187.0 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V Third rail (lines 1-3) 1500 V Overhead line (other lines)
System map

Tianjin Metro
Simplified Chinese天津地铁
Traditional Chinese天津地鐵
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinTiānjīn dìtiě
Evolution of the Tianjin Metro
Metro sign at Yingkoudao station

The Tianjin Metro or Tianjin Rail Transit is the rapid transit system in the city of Tianjin, which was the second city in mainland China after Beijing to operate a subway system (the Beijing Subway opened in 1971). First opened in 1984, the system currently has 11 operating lines and 222 stations spanning 301 km (187.0 mi).

  1. ^ a b 2018年统计报告. China Rail Transit Association (中国城市轨道交通协会). 7 April 2019. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. ^ 10.25全国地铁客流排行,天津再创新高 (in Simplified Chinese). 26 October 2019.