Hengqin extension line

The Hengqin extension line (Chinese: 延伸橫琴線, Portuguese: Linha de Extensão da Ilha de Hengqin) is a cross-border line of the Macau Light Rapid Transit currently under construction, planned to open in 2025. The line will operate as a shuttle between the existing Lotus Checkpoint station on the Taipa line and Hengqin Checkpoint station on the island of Hengqin. The line will be 2.2km long, and 900m will be underground,[1] including Hengqin Checkpoint station.[2]

Hengqin extension line
Hengqin
Overview
StatusUnder construction
OwnerMacau
LocaleMacau and Hengqin, China
Termini
Stations2
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMacau Light Rapid Transit
Services1
Operator(s)MTR (Macau)
History
Opened2025 (planned)
Technical
Line length2.2 km (1.37 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterElevated & Underground
Route map

Lotus Checkpoint (Taipa Line)
Baia de Tai Van
Hengqin Checkpoint

References edit

  1. ^ Tsang, Honey (19 March 2021). "Construction of LRT Hengqin Extension Commences". Macau Daily Times.
  2. ^ "Hengqin Line". Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation.