Line 3 (Shenzhen Metro)

Line 3
Interior of CSR Nanjing Puzhen train
Overview
Other name(s)Longgang line
(龙岗线; 龍崗線; Lónggǎng Xiàn; Lung4 Gong1 Sin3)
Native name三号线; 三號線; Sānhào Xiàn; Saam1 Hou6 Sin3
StatusOperational
LocaleShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Termini
Stations38
Color on map     Light Blue (#00a2e1)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemShenzhen Metro
Services1
Operator(s)(SZMC) Shenzhen Metro Group
Depot(s)Henggang depot
Central Park stabling yard
Rolling stockCNR Changchun (301–343) (6B)
CSR Nanjing Puzhen (344–376) (6B)
Daily ridership1 million (2018 peak)
History
Opened28 December 2010 (2010-12-28)
Last extension28 December 2024 (2024-12-28)
Technical
Line length52.33 km (32.52 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground and elevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC (third rail)
Operating speed90 km/h (56 mph)
SignallingBombardier Cityflo 650 CBTC Moving block
Route map

Pingdi Liulian
Fuping
Pingdi Stabling Yard
Baishitang
Low Carbon City
Pingxi
Xinsheng
Liyuan
Shuanglong
Nanlian
Longcheng Square
Jixiang
Ailian
Universiade
16 to Xikeng
Shenhai Expressway
(ShenyangHaikou)
He'ao
Pingshan Avenue
Yonghu
Henggang
Tangkeng
Henggang Depot
Liuyue
Changshen Expressway
(ChangchunShenzhen)
Danping Expressway
Danzhutou
Dafen
Mumianwan
Buji
5 14
Caopu
Shuibei
Tianbei
Cuizhu
Shaibu
1 to Luohu
Laojie
Hongling
Tongxinling
Huaxin
Central Park Stabling Yard
10
to Shuangyong Street
to Futian Checkpoint
Lianhuacun
connection to Line 10
Children's Palace
Futian
2 11
Shopping Park
Shixia
Yitian
Futian Bonded Area

Shenzhen Metro Line 3 (formerly branded as Longgang line), runs northeastward from Futian Bonded Area to Pingdi Liulian. Line 3 opened on 28 December 2010. Line 3's color is blue.

Since opening, it has been heavily trafficked and became a major transport option for urban workers. Line 3 currently has a service interval of 5 minutes between trains across the entire length of the line. Sectional trains operate on weekdays, between Huaxin and Tangkeng, from 7:15 am to 9:15 am and from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm. This is to alleviate surges in passenger traffic at Buji, since the opening of the connecting Shenzhen East.