Line S5 (Nanjing Metro)
| Line S5 | |
|---|---|
| S5 | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Nanjing–Yangzhou intercity railway Nanjing–Yizheng–Yangzhou intercity railway |
| Status | Under construction |
| Locale | Nanjing and Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 16 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid Transit |
| System | Nanjing Metro |
| Operator(s) | Nanjing Metro |
| Rolling stock | 4-car Type A |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 57.61 km (35.8 mi) |
| Character | Elevated and underground |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Line S5 is a planned rapid transit line connecting Nanjing and Yangzhou. It will be 57.61 kilometres (35.80 mi) long and have a maximum operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). Initially 4 car Type A trains will be used but the line is designed for expansion to 6 car trains in the future. The line will have passing loops at select stations allowing for express and local services to be offered. Local services are expected to take 45 minutes to run end to end and express services will shorten end to end travel times to 34 minutes. Construction started on December 28, 2021. The line is planned to open in 2026.