Line S6 (Nanjing Metro)
| Line S6 | |
|---|---|
| S6 | |
Line S6 train | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Nanjing–Jurong intercity railway |
| Status | In operation |
| Locale | Nanjing and Jurong, Jiangsu Province |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 13 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid Transit |
| System | Nanjing Metro |
| Operator(s) | Nanjing Metro |
| Rolling stock | 6-car Class B |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 December 2021 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 43.64 km (27.1 mi) |
| Character | Elevated and underground |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Line S6 is a rapid transit line connecting Nanjing and Jurong in Jiangsu Province, China. It is 43.64 kilometres (27.12 mi) long and has a maximum operating speed of 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph). It has opened on 28 December 2021. The line operates with a mixed express and local services using passing loops to allow for express trains to pass local ones.
The line started construction on December 21, 2018. The line is a joint venture between Nanjing Metro and the Jurong local government.