Line 16 of the Xi'an Metro (Chinese: 西安地铁16号线; pinyin: Xī'ān Dìtiě 16 Hàoxiàn) is a rapid transit line in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. The line is 15.03 km (9.34 mi) long with 9 stations.[3] Phase 1 of Line 16 opened on 27 June 2023.[2][4]

Line 16
 16 
A train of Xi'an Metro Line 16
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerXi'an Rail Transit Group
Termini
Stations9 (Phase 1)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemXi'an Metro
Operator(s)Xi'an Metro Corporation
Rolling stockCRRC Changchun CCD5066 (Type B)[1]
History
Opened27 June 2023; 10 months ago (2023-06-27)[2]
Technical
Line length15.03 km (9.34 mi) (Phase 1)[3]
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

History edit

On 12 June 2019, Line 16 (Phase 1) was approved by National Development and Reform Commission.[5]

On 13 December 2019, construction of Line 16 (Phase 1) officially started.[6][7]

On 16 March 2022, the station names for Line 16 (Phase 1) were officially announced.[8][9]

Phase 1 of Line 16 opened on 27 June 2023.[2][4]

Stations (north to south) edit

Station name Connections
English Chinese[8][9]
Qinchuangyuanzhongxin 秦创原中心
Xixiandasha 西咸大厦
Shanglinlu 上林路  1 
Fuxingdadaobei 复兴大道北
Xi'anguojizuqiuzhongxin 西安国际足球中心
Xiliuying 细柳营
Fengdongchengshiguangchang 沣东城市广场
Huanlegu 欢乐谷  5 
Shijingli 诗经里

References edit

  1. ^ "CCD5066动车组 - 动车组列车 - 记录动车组列车发展历程——慧伊创新科技(北京)有限公司". china-emu.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  2. ^ a b c "西安地铁16号线明日11时通车试运营 设9个站点单程运行20分钟".
  3. ^ a b ""洞通""轨通""电通"!西安地铁16号线,明年见!".
  4. ^ a b "Three openings take Xi'an metro to 300 km". Metro Report International. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  5. ^ "国家发展改革委关于西安市城市轨道交通第三期建设规划(2018-2024年)的批复". 2019-06-12.
  6. ^ "西安地铁16号线一期建设正式启动". 2019-12-14.
  7. ^ "『西安』地铁16号线一期工程建设项目正式启动". 2019-12-16.
  8. ^ a b "西安地铁16号线一期工程车站及车辆基地站名公告".
  9. ^ a b "西安地铁16号线一期9个车站站名公布 "归元寺站"改为"细柳营站"". 2022-03-17.