Line S1 (Nanjing Metro)
| Line S1 | |
|---|---|
A line S1 train is leaving Zhengfangzhonglu station | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Airport line Nanjing–Gaochun intercity railway Phase 1 Ninggao intercity railway Phase 1 |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | China Railways Airport Construction Group |
| Locale | Jiangning and Yuhuatai districts Nanjing, Jiangsu |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 9 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| Operator(s) | Nanjing Metro |
| Daily ridership | 53,000 (2014 Avg.) 94,000 (2014 Peak) |
| History | |
| Opened | July 1, 2014 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 36.3 km (22.6 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Line S1 of the Nanjing Metro (Chinese: 南京地铁S1号线; pinyin: Nánjīng Dìtiě S-Yī Hào Xiàn), is a suburban metro rail line serving the southern suburbs of Nanjing, running from Nanjing South Railway Station to Konggangxinchengjiangning. It connects Nanjing South railway station with Nanjing Lukou International Airport. It is 34.9 km (21.7 mi) long has 8 stations. The line started construction on December 27, 2011, and was opened on July 1, 2014. In September 2011 a contract for 15 6 car Class B metro trains was given to CSR Corporation Limited, with the first train arriving in August 2013.
Line S1 also serves as the first stage of the Nanjing–Gaochun intercity railway, with Line S9 serving as the second stage.