Jinan Metro (Chinese: 济南地铁; pinyin: Jǐnán Dìtiě), also known as Jinan Rail Transit (Chinese: 济南轨道交通; pinyin: Jǐnán Guǐdào Jiāotōng) is a rapid transit system serving Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, China.

History

Planning of the system began in the early 2000s but was delayed due to 2008 world economic crisis. After years of preparation, construction started at an official ceremony on 29 December 2013. Line 1 was opened on 1 April 2019.

The first phase of construction was adopted by National Development and Reform Commission and included three lines (1, 2, and 3) with 47 stations. The first phase has a total length of 96.5 kilometres (60.0 mi): 72.2 kilometres (44.9 mi) underground, 23.8 kilometres (14.8 mi) elevated, and one-half kilometre (0.3 miles) transitional. It is expected to cost up to ¥48.9 bn. Phase 1 was completed on 27 December 2025, when Lines 4, 6 and 8 opened simultaneously.

The fare system is based on existing smart card technology.

Lines in operation

LineTerminals (District)OpenedLength in kmStations
1Fangte (Huaiyin)Gongyanyuan (Changqing)1 April 201926.2711
2Wangfuzhuang (Huaiyin)Pengjiazhuang (Licheng)26 March 202136.3919
3Longdong (Lixia)Jichangnan (Jinan International Airport South) (Licheng)28 December 201933.6718
4Shandong First Medical University (Huaiyin)Pengjiazhuang (Licheng)27 December 202540.233
6Shandong University (Lixia)Liangwang (Licheng)27 December 202519.517
8Xingcun Lijiaoqiao East (Licheng)Qingyuan Dajie (Zhangqiu)27 December 202525.510
JiyangJiyang North (Jiyang)Jinandong Railway Station (Licheng)30 December 202536.111
SkyShuttle Line 1Loop line6 December 202530.5532
Total232.68151
Total (Metro lines only)181.53108

Line 1

Line 1 runs north–south in the western part of the city. The line began operating on 1 April 2019, and cost CN¥12 billion to build.

Line 2

Line 2 is 36.39 kilometres (22.61 mi) in length, including a 34.8-kilometre (21.6-mile)-long underground section. The line began operating on 26 March 2021.

Line 3

Line 3 (Phase 1) is 21.592 kilometres (13.417 miles) long. It is completely underground. The line began operating on 28 December 2019.

Line 4

Line 4 is 40.3 kilometres (25.0 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.

Line 6

Line 6 (Phase 1) is 40.1 kilometres (24.9 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.

Line 8

Line 8 is 25.5 kilometres (15.8 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.

Jiyang Line

The Jiyang Line is 36.1 kilometres (22.4 miles) long, running from Jinan East railway station to the Jiyang district. The line began operating on 30 December 2025.

SkyShuttle Line 1

Jinan SkyShuttle Line 1 runs in a loop in the eastern part of the city. The fully elevated line using a BYD SkyShuttle automated guideway transit system began operating on 6 December 2025. It is 30.55 km in length with 32 stations.

Future Development

Phase 2 Construction Plan

Phase 2 was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on 30 October 2020. Phase 2 consists of 159.6 km of new subway and is proposed to start construction in 2020.

LineTerminals (District)Opening DateLength in kmStationsStatus
3JichangnanJichangbei20273.31Under Construction
6WeilizhuangLiangwang2026-2027 (Full)40.133Under Construction
7Jinanbei Railway StationFenghuang Nanlu202830.022Under Construction
9Huanghe Nan'anMaozhuang202714.811Under Construction

Rolling stock

Lines 1, 2, and 3 use Type B rolling stock. Lines 2 and 3 have six-car trains, whereas Line 1 has four-car trains with provision for an increase to six-car trains in the future. Lines 4, 6 and 8 use high capacity type A rolling stock.

Lines 7 and 9 will use high capacity Type A rolling stock like the lines 4, 6 and 8.

See also

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