Line 1 (Tianjin Metro)
Line 1 of the Tianjin Metro runs from the north-west to the south-east of downtown Tianjin. It is in length with 32 stations.
The line started operations on 12 June 2006. It was rebuilt from the original Tianjin Metro line, which opened in 1976, but had to close down and undergo renovations in 2001 as part of the system's modernizing project. The line's color is red.
History
Construction of the original metro line began in 1970, as part of a civil defence programme, but it suffered from numerous suspensions. The first section of the "old metro" – 3.6 km long with four stations – opened for intermittent trial operations in February 1976, and trial service was extended 1.6 km north to and on 10 January 1980. Regular service on the "old metro" finally began on 28 December 1984, when the line reached 7.4 km with 8 stations between in the north and Xinhualu in the east.To cut construction costs, the authority used an abandoned canal bed to build part of the system. Thus the underground section is only 2–3 meters beneath the street surface, and was the world's shallowest metro. Years later, train frequency reduced and trains were commonly delayed. The rolling stock had become dilapidated, with most seat covers torn off, and lights becoming dim. To change to a more modern and cleaner system, a modernization plan was laid out in 2000. In preparation, the system was closed on 1 September 2001, with renovation starting on 21 November after being delayed due to the terrorist attacks of 11 September. After introducing new rolling stock, adding half-height platform screen doors and extending the line to, the line was completed at the end of 2005 and re-opened on 12 June 2006.
In 2008, station was temporarily closed for the reconstruction of Tianjin West railway station. It reopened on 1 July 2011.
In 2016, the at-grade station was closed. On 3 December 2018, Shuanglin station was reopened as a new underground station.
On 3 December 2018, Line 1 also extended by one station, from Shuanglin station to station.
On 28 December 2019, four stations on the eastern extension were opened.
On 12 May 2021, Beiyangcun station was renamed to Guojiahuizhanzhongxin station, and Guozhanlu station was renamed to Guoruilu station.
Hongnihedong station opened on 31 July 2023.
A two-station extension from Donggulu station to the new terminus at Shuangqiaohe station, with a not yet opened station at Xianshuigubei, opened on 1 July 2024.
The signal system was also replaced by the new ATO system, and the running stock was also overhauled.
Details
- Coaches per train - 6.
- Frequency - 3-4 minutes in peak hours & 8 minutes at other times.
- Operating hours - 5:30 to 22:30.