Line S5 (Nanjing Metro)

Line S5^[8] is a planned rapid transit line connecting Nanjing and Yangzhou. It will be 57.61 kilometres (35.80 mi) long and have a maximum operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph).^[9] Initially 4 car Type A trains will be used but the line is designed for expansion to 6 car trains in the future. The line will have passing loops at select stations allowing for express and local services to be offered.^[10][11] Local services are expected to take 45 minutes to run end to end and express services will shorten end to end travel times to 34 minutes.^[9] Construction started on December 28, 2021.^[12] The line is planned to open in 2026.^[9]