Xuzhou Metro
The Xuzhou Metro is a rapid transit system in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Construction began in February 2014, and Line 1 was opened on September 28, 2019, Line 2 was opened on November 28, 2020, Line 3 was opened on June 28, 2021, and Line 6 was opened on September 28, 2025.
By 2020, the network is scheduled to comprise three lines with a total length of about. The total investment is expected to be 44.3 billion renminbi. The system is planned to comprise 11 lines and of track when fully built out.
In its first year of operation the ridership was 7.5 million.
Lines in operation
Line 1
Line 1 began construction in February 2014. The first phase is in length, and has 18 stations. It runs from Luwo in the west to Xuzhoudong Railway Station in the east. In June 2018, the civil engineering construction work was reported to be 95% complete, leaving mostly track laying, decorations, and electromechanical installations to be completed. On August 30, 2018, railway work was declared complete, and electromechanical installations and decorations was in prgoress.Line 1 opened on September 28, 2019. it runs in an east–west direction, stretching from Luwo Station in Tongshan District in the west to Xuzhoudong Railway Station in Jiawang District in the east. The line traverses Quanshan District, Gulou District, and Yunlong District, serving as a vital corridor for east–west passenger traffic within Xuzhou City. It connects key areas in downtown Xuzhou, the Bashan Area, and Chengdong New District to commercial hubs like People's Square, Pengcheng Square, Huaihai Square, and Wanda Plaza, facilitating rapid access to Xuzhou Railway Station and Xuzhoudong Railway Station, the city's major transportation hubs.
As of November 2020, Line 1 spans a total length of 21.97 km, with 0.571 km of the line being elevated, 20.996 km underground, and 0.4 km at-grade. The line comprises a total of 18 stations, including one elevated station and 17 underground stations. Line 1 operates with six-section B-type trains. By November 2020, the average daily ridership on Line 1 stood at 56,500, with a single-day ridership peak of 150,000 recorded on October 2, 2019. In 2020, the annual ridership on Line 1 reached 19 million passengers.
Line 2
Line 2, opened on November 28, 2020, spans a length of 24.25 kilometers and features 20 underground stations. This line operates entirely underground and represents the second metro line to open in Xuzhou city. Serving as a pivotal north–south to east–west backbone, Xuzhou Metro Line 2 traverses the old city and Xuzhou New District, encompassing the north and southeast passenger traffic zones of the city. It facilitates connectivity between the Jiulishan area, the old city, and the new city.Line 3
Line 3 commenced operations on June 28, 2021, with an initial phase spanning 18.13 kilometers and featuring 16 underground stations, including two transfer stations. This line operates between Xiadian and Gaoxinqunan, linking the North Zone, Central Zone, and South Zone of Xuzhou city.Line 3 is colored “Technological Blue”, selected in a poll.
Future development
Second phase
Construction is planned begin on the second phase of the Xuzhou Metro, including Line 4, Line 5, Line 6, and the second phase of Line 3. Construction is expected to be completed in 2024. The second phase will add to the system.Line 4 is planned to be long with 19 underground stations. It will run between Tuolanshan and Qiaoshangcun.
Line 5 is planned to be long with 20 underground stations. It will run between Olympic Sports Center South and Xukuangcheng.
Line 6 is planned to be long with 15 underground stations. It will run between Huangshanlu and Xuzhoudong Railway Station.
These lines was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on January 20, 2020.