Jinan Metro
Jinan Metro, also known as Jinan Rail Transit is a rapid transit system serving Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, China.
History
Planning of the system began in the early 2000s but was delayed due to 2008 world economic crisis. After years of preparation, construction started at an official ceremony on 29 December 2013. Line 1 was opened on 1 April 2019.The first phase of construction was adopted by National Development and Reform Commission and included three lines with 47 stations. The first phase has a total length of : underground, elevated, and transitional. It is expected to cost up to ¥48.9 bn. Phase 1 was completed on 27 December 2025, when Lines 4, 6 and 8 opened simultaneously.
The fare system is based on existing smart card technology.
Lines in operation
Line 1
Line 1 runs north–south in the western part of the city. The line began operating on 1 April 2019, and cost CN¥12 billion to build.Line 2
Line 2 is in length, including a -long underground section. The line began operating on 26 March 2021.Line 3
Line 3 is long. It is completely underground. The line began operating on 28 December 2019.Line 4
Line 4 is long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.Line 6
Line 6 is long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.Line 8
Line 8 is long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.Jiyang Line
The is long, running from Jinan East railway station to the Jiyang district. The line began operating on 30 December 2025.SkyShuttle Line 1
Jinan SkyShuttle Line 1 runs in a loop in the eastern part of the city. The fully elevated line using a BYD SkyShuttle automated guideway transit system began operating on 6 December 2025. It is 30.55 km in length with 32 stations.Future Development
;Phase 2 Construction PlanPhase 2 was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on 30 October 2020. Phase 2 consists of 159.6 km of new subway and is proposed to start construction in 2020.
Rolling stock
Lines 1, 2, and 3 use Type B rolling stock. Lines 2 and 3 have six-car trains, whereas Line 1 has four-car trains with provision for an increase to six-car trains in the future. Lines 4, 6 and 8 use high capacity type A rolling stock.Lines 7 and 9 will use high capacity Type A rolling stock like the lines 4, 6 and 8.