Line 5 (Ningbo Rail Transit)
Metro line in Ningbo, China
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Line 5 of Ningbo Rail Transit (Chinese: 宁波轨道交通5号线) is a rapid transit line in Ningbo. It starts from west Yinzhou District and ends in Luotuo Bridge Station in Zhenhai District. In the future extension plan, the line will extend and become a loop.[1]
| Line 5 | |||
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 Train entering the platform of International Convention and Exhibition Center station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Ningbo | ||
| Locale | Ningbo, Zhejiang, China | ||
| Termini |
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| Stations | 27 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Ningbo Rail Transit | ||
| Operator(s) | Ningbo Rail Transit Co., Ltd. | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 28 December 2021 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 36.6 km (22.74 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Character | Underground | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
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The construction of the first section started on 28 September 2016.[2] The line uses GoA4 fully automated trains.[3][4] It is 27.9 km (17.3 mi) in length with 22 stations.[5] The line opened on 28 December 2021.[5]
Phase 2 of line 3 will have 5 more stations north of Datong Bridge, but due to restrictions of an old airport, part of the phase 2 between Datong Bridge and Yongmao Road is stalled for construction.[6] The rest 3 stations of phase 2 has started construction since 2 December 2019,[7] and will temporary run as a part of line 5. Test run of phase 2 of line 3 started in 1 February 2024.[8]
Route
Phase 1 of Line 5 starts from Buzheng Station in western Yinzhou District as an underground line. Then it goes along Yinxian Road and passes the Fenghua River until it reaches Xiaying and turns north. Then the line goes along first Haiyan Road and then Yuanshi Road. Then the line passes the Yong River and reaches its destination, Xingzhuang Road Station.[9]
Opening timeline
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzheng — Xingzhuang Road | 28 December 2021 | 27.6 km (17.15 mi) | 22 | Phase 1 |
| Xingzhuang Road — Meiyan | 28 June 2024[10] | 2 | Part constructed together with Phase 2 of Line 3 | |
| Meiyan — Luotuo Bridge | 28 June 2024[10] | 3 | Phase 2 of Line 3, now temporarily run as a part of Line 5 |
Stations
| Station name | Connections | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||
| Buzheng | 布政 | Haishu | |
| Zhangjiatan | 张家潭 | ||
| Tongde Road | 同德路 | ||
| Shiqi | 石碶 | 2 | |
| Yadu | 雅渡 | ||
| Miaoyan | 庙堰 | 8 | Yinzhou |
| Zhonggongmiao | 钟公庙 | ||
| Yinzhou Government | 鄞州区政府 | 3 | |
| Qianhu South Road | 钱湖南路 | ||
| South Higher Education Park | 南高教园区 | 4 | |
| Xiaying Road | 下应路 | ||
| Dayangjiang | 大洋江 | ||
| Sigang | 泗港 | ||
| Caoga | 曹隘 | ||
| Liuga | 柳隘 | ||
| Haiyan North Road | 海晏北路 | 1 | |
| Min'an East Road | 民安东路 | 7 | |
| International Convention and Exhibition Center | 会展中心 | ||
| Yuanshi Road | 院士路 | 6 | |
| Angmenggang | 盎孟港 | ||
| Sanguantang | 三官堂 | 2 | Jiangbei |
| Xingzhuang Road | 兴庄路 | Zhenhai | |
| Xinghai South Road | 兴海南路 | ||
| Meiyan | 梅堰 | 10 | Jiangbei |
| ↓ Phase 2 of Line 3, now temporarily run as a part of Line 5 | |||
| Yongmao Road | 永茂路 | 10 | Zhenhai |
| Zhenhai Avenue (Cihai) | 镇海大道（慈海） | 7 | |
| Luotuo Bridge | 骆驼桥 | ||
