Shenyang Metro
Encyclopedia
Shenyang Metro is a metro
system in the city of Shenyang
, Liaoning
province in China
. This is the the 7th operating subway system in Mainland China and the first in Northeast China.
was one of the first Chinese cities with a metro plan. The initial plan of building a metro line in Shenyang was proposed as early as 1940, when a Japanese company planned a 52 kilometres (32 mi) metro network. The metro program was revived again in 1965, when the Chinese government decided that the four biggest cities at that time, Beijing
, Shanghai
, Tianjin
, and Shenyang
should build metro systems for military reasons. However, due to the Cultural Revolution
, only the Beijing subway
and Tianjin subway
were built. While the Shanghai subway system
was put into service in 1995, because of the economy decline in Shenyang during the 1980s-1990s, Shenyang's subway program was postponed again. A light rail
system was designed in the early 1990s as a cheaper alternative, however this plan was also abandoned. When the city's economy revived after 2000, the metro dream rematerialized. Finally in 2005, the subway proposal was approved by the Chinese central government and the construction work began.
The construction on Line 2 started on November 18, 2006. Line 2 is a 19.3 kilometres (12 mi) long north to south line with 19 stations, planned to open on July 1, 2012.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
system in the city of Shenyang
Shenyang
Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu...
, Liaoning
Liaoning
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the northeast of the country. Its one-character abbreviation is "辽" , a name taken from the Liao River that flows through the province. "Níng" means "peace"...
province in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. This is the the 7th operating subway system in Mainland China and the first in Northeast China.
Network
The Shenyang Metro consists Line 1 (East-West), operational with 27.8 km and 22 stations, and Line 2 (North-South), under construction as of 2011. Line 1 opened on 27 September 2010.| Color | Line | Terminals | Opened | Newest Extension |
Length (km) |
Stations | Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | 1 | Shisanhao Jie - Liming Square | 2009 | 2010 | 27.8 | 22 | — |
History
ShenyangShenyang
Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu...
was one of the first Chinese cities with a metro plan. The initial plan of building a metro line in Shenyang was proposed as early as 1940, when a Japanese company planned a 52 kilometres (32 mi) metro network. The metro program was revived again in 1965, when the Chinese government decided that the four biggest cities at that time, Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
, and Shenyang
Shenyang
Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu...
should build metro systems for military reasons. However, due to the Cultural Revolution
Cultural Revolution
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution , was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976...
, only the Beijing subway
Beijing Subway
The Beijing Subway is a rapid transit rail network that serves the urban and suburban districts of Beijing municipality. It is owned by the city of Beijing and has two operators, the wholly state owned Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corp., which operates 12 lines, and the Beijing MTR...
and Tianjin subway
Tianjin Metro
Tianjin Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Tianjin, China, which was the second city in China to operate a subway system. Founded in 1984, it now includes 22 stations. The system currently consists of a single northwest-east line...
were built. While the Shanghai subway system
Shanghai Metro
The Shanghai Metro is the urban rapid transit system of China's largest city, Shanghai. The system incorporates both subway and light rail lines. It opened in 1995, making Shanghai the third city in Mainland China, after Beijing and Tianjin, to have a rapid transit system...
was put into service in 1995, because of the economy decline in Shenyang during the 1980s-1990s, Shenyang's subway program was postponed again. A light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
system was designed in the early 1990s as a cheaper alternative, however this plan was also abandoned. When the city's economy revived after 2000, the metro dream rematerialized. Finally in 2005, the subway proposal was approved by the Chinese central government and the construction work began.
- 23 September 2009: Line 1, Shisanhao Jie to Tiexi Square (12 stations), non-passenger trial service
- 27 September 2010: Line 1, Shisanhao Jie to Liming Square (22 stations), full opening
Construction
The construction of the first line, Line 1, started on November 18, 2005. Trial service not open to the public started in September 2009, with the line fully opened in September 2010. Construction of a four-station extension east to Dongling Park started in 2009. The total cost of Line 1 will be 8.88 billion yuan (1.1 billion US dollars).The construction on Line 2 started on November 18, 2006. Line 2 is a 19.3 kilometres (12 mi) long north to south line with 19 stations, planned to open on July 1, 2012.