Line 27 (Chengdu Metro)
Chengdu Metro Line 27 is a rapid transit line in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is a tangential line that runs diagonally from the west to the north of Chengdu. The train uses 6 car B-type trains. Line 27's colour is light blue.
On 21 August 2019, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the 4th stage of development plan from Chengdu Rail Transit, which includes Line 27.
The first phase will be from Shifo station in Xindu District to Shuxin Road station in Qingyang District. The line is 24.86 km long with 23 stations. From the north, the line has a 7.52 km long elevated section with 6 stations, followed by a 17.34 km underground section with 17 stations. Phase 1 started construction on 18 May 2020, and is opened on 19 December 2024.
Progress
- On 17 June 2019, the NDRC approved the fourth phase expansion for the Chengdu Metro. It consists of Line 8 Phase 2, Line 10 Phase 3, Line 13 Phase 1, Line 17 Phase 2, Line 18 Phase 3, Line 19 Phase 2, Line 27 Phase 1, Line 30 Phase 1. The Fourth Phase consists of of new lines.
- On 18 March 2020, construction started on Line 8 Phase 2, Line 19 Phase 2, Line 27 Phase 1, and Line 30 Phase 1.
- On 18 May 2020，Line 8 Phase 2, Line 27 Phase 1, Line 30 Phase 1 started construction. This marks the date all 4th Phase projects started construction.
- On 21 March 2023, Line 27 finished all station construction.
- On 19 December 2024, Line 27 opened for service, except Bairendian station which its connection roads are currently incomplete.