Hengqin extension line explained

Color:FFAC1C
Type:Rapid transit
System:Macau Light Rapid Transit
Status:Under construction
Locale:Macau and Hengqin, China
Start:Lotus Checkpoint
End:Hengqin Checkpoint
Stations:2
Routes:1
Open:2025 (planned)
Owner:Macau
Operator:MTR (Macau)
Character:Elevated & Underground
Linelength:2.22NaN2
Tracks:2

The Hengqin extension line (Portuguese: Linha de Extensão da Ilha de Hengqin) is a cross-border line of the Macau Light Rapid Transit currently under construction, planned to open in 2025. The line will operate as a shuttle between the existing Lotus Checkpoint station on the Taipa line and Hengqin Checkpoint station on the island of Hengqin. The line will be 2.2km long, and 900m will be underground,[1] including Hengqin Checkpoint station.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tsang . Honey . 19 March 2021 . Construction of LRT Hengqin Extension Commences . en . Macau Daily Times .
  2. Web site: Hengqin Line . Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation . en.