Line 6 (Shenzhen Metro)
| Line 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | In operation | ||
| Locale | Shenzhen, China | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 27 | ||
| Color on map | Aquamarine (#3abca8) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Shenzhen Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | SZMC (Shenzhen Metro Group) | ||
| Depot(s) | Changzhen depot Minle Stabling Yard | ||
| Rolling stock | CRRC Puzhen (601-651)(6 cars, type A) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 18 August 2020 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 49.4 km (30.7 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | Double-track | ||
| Character | Underground and elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC third rail (overhead lines with same voltage installed in depot) | ||
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) | ||
| Signalling | Urbalis 888 CBTC Moving block | ||
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Line 6 (simplified Chinese: 六号线; traditional Chinese: 六號線; pinyin: Liùhào Xiàn), also known as the Guangming line (simplified Chinese: 光明线; traditional Chinese: 光明線; pinyin: Guāngmíng Xiàn) of the Shenzhen Metro is in operation. Line 6 is part of the Phase III expansion of the Shenzhen Metro with a construction time frame scheduled for 2015–2019.
The first phase of Line 6 has a length of 37.6 km (23.4 mi) and a total of 20 stations. It connects Songgang to Shenzhen North station. The southern extension has a length of 11.8 km (7.3 mi) and 7 stations, from Shenzhen North station to Science Museum station. Construction of the first phase started in 2012, with both the original line and south extension opened on 18 August 2020. It is the second metro line in Shenzhen with an operating speed of over 100 km/h (62 mph). Guangming station (formerly known as Cuihu) will have provision for interchange with Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1 which is also under construction. It is envisioned to serve as an interchange with Line 1 and Line 4 of the Dongguan Rail Transit system.