| Nanchang Rail Transit | |
| Locale: | Nanchang, Jiangxi, China |
| Transit Type: | Rapid transit |
| Lines: | 4 |
| Stations: | 103 |
| Ridership: | 934,000 (2021 average)[1] 1.447 million (2021 Peak)[2] |
| Began Operation: | (Line 1)[3] |
| Operator: | Nanchang Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd. |
| System Length: | 128.3km (79.7miles) |
| Map State: | show |
Nanchang Metro, officially Nanchang Rail Transit, is a rapid transit system in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. As of 2021, four lines are operational. The Metro opened for commercial operation in December 2015.[3] The network is currently in length with 4 lines. A total length of of network is planned, with Line 5 which is currently under planning.[4]
| data-sort-type="text"style="width:120px;" | Line | Terminals (District) | Commencement | Newest Extension | Length km | Stations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuanggang (Qingshanhu) | Yaohu Lake West (Nanchang Co.) | 2015 | — | 28.7 | 24 | ||
| Nanlu (Xinjian) | Xinjia'an (Qingshanhu) | 2017 | 2019 | 31.5 | 28 | ||
| Jingdong Avenue | Yinsanjiao North | 2020 | — | 28.5 | 22 | ||
| Yuweizhou | Baimashan | 2021 | — | 39.6[5] | 29 | ||
| Total | 128.3 | 103 | |||||
On 24 November 2020, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the extensions of Lines 1 & 2.[6] Line 1 north and Line 2 east extension both started construction on September 2021.[7] [8]
| Years | Line | Terminals(District) | Length (km) | Stations | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | North Extension | Jiaoqiao(Xinjian) | Nanchang Changbei International Airport(Xinjian) | 8 | Under Construction | |
| East Extension | Yaohu Lake East station(Nanchang Co.) | Maqiu Station(Nanchang Co.) | 2 | Under Construction[9] | ||
| East Extension | Jiefang West Road(Qingshanhu) | Nanchang East railway station(Qingshanhu) | 9 | Under Construction | ||
The construction of a rail transit system in Nanchang was first proposed in the beginning of the 2000s.[10] The population of the urban core of Nanchang is projected to reach 3.5 million people by 2020.[11] In August 2005, Jiangxi Provincial Development & Reform Commission and Nanchang City Government replied to the proposal of building a metro system, and the City Government considered listing the proposal in the Eleventh Five-year plan.[12] In November, a plan of 4 metro and 1 light rail was drafted.[13] [14] In 2006, the City officially started the research of building a rail transit system.[15] In the second half of 2007, the prophase research of the construction of the system was initiated.[10] On 30 July 2008, the construction of Nanchang Metro was formally included in the priority agenda.[16]
In 2008, Nanchang was approved to build a rail transit system by the State Council,[17] and Nanchang Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd. was incorporated on 16 October 2008 to construct and operate Nanchang Metro.[18] On 15 September, the planned 5 routes were notified to the public,[19] [20] [21] which was approved by the State Council in July 2009.[22] [23] On 29 July 2009, the construction of Nanchang City Rapid Rail Transit officially began,[24] [25] and also on the same day the detailed route and construction plan of the five lines was proclaimed at the press conference.[26]
In July 2010, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the feasibility study report of the first phase of Nanchang Metro Line 1.[27] Construction of Line 1 has started on 29 July 2009, and the line opened on December 26, 2015.[28] [29]
In April 2013, the Government planned to acquire approval for all 5 lines by 2014, start constructing all planned lines from 2015, and plan Line 6 to Line 10 to complement the existing network.[30] [31]
As of August 2013, the construction of Line 2 also started with the first section opening on August 18, 2017.[32] The construction was planned for Line 3 to start in September 2014, and Line 4 will be constructed as soon as September 2015.[33]
On 31 May 2013, Nanchang Government submitted three candidate plans for the Phase 2 construction (2014-2020) to the expert panel,[34] [35] which chose the compromising Plan 2.[36] [37] According to the plan, Line 2 will be extended to both directions from 2014, Line 1 from 2016;
Line 1 north and Line 2 east extension both started construction on September 2021. The project will extend Line 1 north from Shuanggang Station to Changbei Airport. The extension is in length, including underground and elevated. Line 2 will be extended from Xinjia'an Station to Nanchang East railway station, the extension is in length and fully underground.
Nanchang Metro uses Type B rolling stock, whose cars are in width, in height and in length, providing the system with maximum capacity of 30,000 to 55,000 passenger per hour per direction.[38]
Single ticket will be available as plastic packaged RFID coin like many other cities in China.[39] Existing pre-payment smart cards such as local Hongcheng Tong are also expected to be used in Nanchang Metro.