Line 9 (Chengdu Metro)
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| Line 9 | |
|---|---|
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 Line 9 platform at Huaxing station | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | City of Chengdu |
| Locale | Chengdu, Sichuan |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 13 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chengdu Metro |
| Operator(s) | Chengdu Metro Corporation |
| Depot(s) | Yuanhua Depot (元华停车场) Wuqing Depot (武青车辆段) |
| Rolling stock | 8-car Type A (Driverless) |
| History | |
| Opened | 18 December 2020 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 22.18 km (13.8 mi)[1] |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Electrification | overhead lines, 1,500 V DC |
| Operating speed | 140km/h [2] |
Chengdu Metro Line 9 (simplified Chinese: 成都地铁9号线; traditional Chinese: 成都地鐵9號線) is located in Chengdu, Sichuan and forms an extension to the existing Chengdu Metro system. The line officially opened on 18 December 2020.[3]
Line 9 Phase I runs from Financial City East to Huangtianba and is envisioned to be the second loop line in Chengdu (after Line 7) in the future. Line 9's color is bright orange.[4]
It is the first ever fully automated ATO GoA 4 metro line in Chengdu.[5]
Line 9 uses high capacity Type A 8-car trains.[6] The 13 stations were designed by London-based Sepanta in collaboration with Chinese architect Jiang & Associates Design.[7]
