The Guiyang Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Guiyang, Guizhou province, China. It is operated and branded as Guiyang Urban Rail Transit (GYURT).
| Guiyang Metro | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Guiyang Urban Rail Transit Co., Ltd |
| Area served | Baiyun District Guanshanhu District Yunyan District Nanming District Huaxi District |
| Locale | Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 82 |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | December 28, 2017[1] |
| Operator(s) | Guiyang Urban Rail Transit Corporation |
| Technical | |
| System length | 118.73 km (73.78 mi)[2] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 1500 V overhead line |
| Average speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
A short northern section of Line 1 opened on 28 December 2017,[1] with the full line entering operation on 1 December 2018.[3] Line 2 opened on 28 April 2021.[4] Line 3 opened on 16 December 2023.[2] Line S1 and Line T2 are also under construction.[5][6]
Fares
Fares are set by distance traveled, with RMB 6 being the maximum. Children under 1.3 meters ride free, with other children being half-price, though paper children's tickets need to be bought from the counters as they are not yet available from the ticket machines as of February 2019. Those over 70 years old travel free on public transport in Guiyang.
Lines in operation
| Line | Terminals (District) | Commencement | Newest Extension | Length km | Stations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douguan (Guanshanhu) | Xiaomeng Industrial Park (Huaxi) | 2017 | 2019 | 35.11[7][8] | 25 |
| 2 | North Baiyun Road (Baiyun) | Zhongxing Road (Nanming) | 2021 | 40.6[4] | 32 | |
| 3 | Luowan (Wudang) | Tongmuling (Huaxi) | 2023 | 43.03[2] | 29 | |
Line 1
Line 1 was approved for construction on 6 May 2013, and approved for plan in 2006. The line goes through Guanshanhu, Yunyan, Nanming and Huaxi Districts. The line twice crosses Nanming River and connects the downtown area with a number of outlying districts. The line depots are Xiaohe Depot and Guanshanhu Depot.[1] The railway electrification system are overhead line. Line 1 runs northwest to south.
Line 2
Line 2 is 40.6 km with 32 stations,[9] including 30 underground stations and 2 elevated stations.[10] Line 2 runs north to southeast. It opened on April 28, 2021.[4]
Line 3
The first phase of Line 3 is 43.03 km in length and has 29 stations. Line 3 runs from northeast to south. It opened on 16 December 2023.[2]
Lines under construction
Line S1
The first phase of Line S1 is under construction. It will be 30.32 km in length,[11] including 22.64 km underground section and 7.68 km elevated section.[12] It is expected to open in 2024.[5]
Line T2
The first phase of Line T2 is under construction. It will be 10.92 km in length, with 13 stations.[13][14] It is expected to open in 2024.[5]
Future development
- Long-term plan
Lines 4, S2, S3, S4, and Line G1 which passes through the Gui'an New Area, are in the planning stage.[15]