Line 6 (Kunming Metro)
Metro line in Kunming, China
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The Line 6 of the Kunming Metro (Chinese: 昆明轨道交通6号线; pinyin: Kūnmíng Guǐdào Jiāotōng Liù Hào Xiàn) also known as Airport line (Chinese: 机场线; pinyin: Jīchǎng Xiàn) is a rapid transit line that connects the Kunming Changshui International Airport with Kunming's urban center. The line is currently 25.3 kilometres (15.7 mi) in length with 8 stations.
| Line 6 | |
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.jpg) Line 6 train entering Dabanqiao station | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Kunming, Yunnan Province, China |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 8 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Kunming Metro |
| Operator(s) | Kunming Rail Transit Corp., Ltd |
| Rolling stock | CSR Zhuzhou Type B (6B) |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 June 2012 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 25.3 km (15.7 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The line entered into operation on 28 June 2012, and ceased operation temporarily beginning May 2016 in order to coordinate work related to the opening of Line 3 scheduled for early 2017. Finally it reopened in August 2017 along with Line 3.
On subway maps, the line's color is teal.
Opening timeline
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coach Station — Kunming Airport | 28 June 2012 | 18.018 km (11.196 mi)[1] | 2 | Phase 1 |
| East Coach Station — Kunming Airport | 5 March 2016 | Temporary ceased operation | -2 | Line 3 & 6 connector project |
| East Coach Station — Kunming Airport | 29 August 2017 | Reentered operation | 2 | |
| Dabanqiao, Airport Front | Infill stations | 2 | ||
| Tangzixiang — East Coach Station | 23 September 2020[2] | 7.3 km (4.5 mi) | 4 | Phase 2 |
Hours of Operation
Currently the hours of operation for Line 6, from 6:00 AM to 22:00 PM daily. Frequency averages 15 minutes.
Line 6 trains travels at speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph). On the initial operation one-way trip will take approximately 20 minutes.[3]
Route
Line 6 runs in Panlong District and Guandu District.
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History
Construction of Line 6 began on 1 August 2010. Track-laying was completed around December 2011. Line 6 opened to public operation on 28 June 2012 with two initial stations (East Coach Station and Kunming Airport), on the opening day of Kunming Changshui International Airport to serve the passengers from the new airport to downtown Kunming.
Gallery
- stations of Line 6
East Coach Station
Dabanqiao
Airport Front
Kunming Airport
Current View of DaBanQiao Station
Staircase leading onto line 6 platform at East Coach Station
East Coach Station Concourse
