West Coast Line (Qingdao Metro)
| West Coast Line | |
|---|---|
A train leaving Fenghuangshan Road station | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Line 13 (13号线) West Coast Rail Transit Express Line (西海岸轨道交通快线) Line R3 (R3线) Jiaonan line (胶南线) Hongdao–Jiaonan intercity rail transit Southern section (红岛到胶南城际轨道交通南段) |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Government of Qingdao |
| Locale | Qingdao, China |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 23 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Qingdao Metro |
| Services | 1 |
| Operator(s) | Qingdao West Coast Mass Rail Transit Corporation |
| Rolling stock | Chinese Type B1 |
| History | |
| Opened | 26 December 2018 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 69.6 km (43.25 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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The West Coast Line (西海岸快线) of the Qingdao Metro, formerly Line 13, is a suburban metro line in Qingdao. The line runs across much of coastal Huangdao District in Qingdao. It is connected via the southern section of Line 1.
The line was put into trial operation on December 26, 2018.The total length of the line is about 70km, mainly laid on elevated tracks, with 23 stations, 1 vehicle base, and 2 parking lots. In October 2023, the line was extended 2.8 kilometers to the north.