Jinan Metro

Jinan Metro
Line 2 train at Beiyuan station
Overview
Locale	Jinan, Shandong
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	8 (operating) 2 (under construction)
Number of stations	151 (operating) 108 (Metro lines only)
Daily ridership	1,452,300 (Highest record on 31 December 2025)[1]
Annual ridership	116.39 million (2024)[2]
Operation
Began operation	1 April 2019; 7 years ago (2019-04-01)[3]
Technical
System length	232.68 km (144.58 mi) 181.53 km (112.80 mi) (Metro lines only)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
System map Show network diagram Legend Jiyang North Gongye Beilu Jiyang Citizen Service Center Jibei Primary School Xinyuan School Yinhe Lu Jinan International Airport North Guangming Jie Huihe Jinan International Airport South Hua'erzhuang Beijie Linkong Qingning Lingangbeilu Shandong Yingcai University North Campus Chuanliu Yellow River Convention and Exhibition Center Qujiazhuang Cuizhai Tantou Wenquan Lu Liangwang Hehua Lu Liangwang West MDK Jinandong Railway Station Qingyuan Dajie Peijiaying Xiuyuan He Xiangquan Jie Shandong University Longshan Wangsheren Lijiaoqiao Shengjing Huangqishan North Huangtuya Wangsheren Shandong University of Finance & Economics Zhangqiu Campus Zhangmatun Shandong Xiandai University Shandong Polytechnic Zhuangke Jinan Maternity & Child Care Hospital (East Area) Chunjing Lu Chunyuan Lu Kechuang Cheng Xuma Chunbo Lu Dazheng Lu Suncun Xijuye He Caihonghu East Jinan Innovation Zone No. 1 Middle School Caihong Hu Jinan Innovation Zone Experimental High School Chunyi Lu Chunhui Lu Chunxuan Lu Shijidadao Chunxuanlu Shagou Keyuan Lu Kehang Lu Wujiangshan East Chunxiu Lu Wujiazhuang Tangxuan Lu Tangye Donglu Licheng Wenbo Center Pengjiazhuang Baoshan Licheng No. 2 High School Tangye Campus Fenghuang Beilu Zhenguan Jie Jiangjiazhuang Tangye Bajianpu Shandong Highway Technician College Huayuandonglu Supercomputing Center Dingjiazhuang Shandong Youth University of Political Science Xujiazhuang Tangye Gongyuan Shiji Dadao Xingcun Lijiaoqiao East Kaituo Lu Xingcun Lijiaoqiao West Qilusoft Park Wenlvcheng Tianluo Lu Gold Industrial Park Zhudian Linjiazhuang Qilipu Hanyu Jingu Lishanlu Shuntai Guangchang Beiyuan Aoti Donglu Shengchanlu Ancheng Jie Jiluolu Olympic Sports Center Jinan Railway Station North Longao Building Yikanglu Mengjiazhuang Baliqiao Longdong Central Business District Zhuanshan Xilu (MIXC) Maoling Shan Shandong Museum Qilihelu South Jiangshuiquan Lu Shanda'nanlu East Yanshan Lijiaoqiao Shandong University Shandalu South Dongcang Shanshi Donglu Laodongmen Qianfo Mountain Daming Lake Quancheng Gongyuan Beitan Shandong Sports Center Jinan Railway Station Bayi Lijiaoqiao Jingyi Weiliu Wuli Paifang Xishichang Nanxinzhuang Laotun Yingshi Jie Erhuanxilu Duandian Shandong International Convention & Exhibition Center Lashan Zhongyang Gongyuan Lashanhe Gongyuan Shandong Grand Theater Lashan South Fangte Dayang JGK Jinanxi Railway Station Wangfuzhuang JGK Jinanxi Railway Station West Square Yufuhe Chunfeng Yuedong Gongyuan Zhaoying Shandong First Medical University Ziweilu Yixue Zhongxin Daxuecheng Mengwangzhuang Yuanboyuan Shandong First Medical University West Gate Chuangxingu Gongyanyuan Key Line 1 Line 6 Line 2 Line 8 Line 3 Jiyang Line Line 4 SkyShuttle Line 1 This diagram: view talk edit Show route diagram

Jinan Metro (Chinese: 济南地铁; pinyin: Jǐnán Dìtiě), also known as Jinan Rail Transit (Chinese: 济南轨道交通; pinyin: Jǐnán Guǐdào Jiāotōng) is a rapid transit system serving Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, China.

History

Planning of the system began in the early 2000s but was delayed due to 2008 world economic crisis. After years of preparation, construction started at an official ceremony on 29 December 2013. Line 1 was opened on 1 April 2019.^[3]

The first phase of construction was adopted by National Development and Reform Commission and included three lines (1, 2, and 3) with 47 stations. The first phase has a total length of 96.5 kilometres (60.0 mi): 72.2 kilometres (44.9 mi) underground, 23.8 kilometres (14.8 mi) elevated, and one-half kilometre (0.3 miles) transitional. It is expected to cost up to ¥48.9 bn. Phase 1 was completed on 27 December 2025, when Lines 4, 6 and 8 opened simultaneously.^[4]

The fare system is based on existing smart card technology.^[5]

Lines in operation

Line	Terminals (District)		Opened	Length in km	Stations
1	Fangte (Huaiyin)	Gongyanyuan (Changqing)	1 April 2019	26.27	11
2	Wangfuzhuang (Huaiyin)	Pengjiazhuang (Licheng)	26 March 2021	36.39[6]	19[6]
3	Longdong (Lixia)	Jichangnan (Jinan International Airport South) (Licheng)	28 December 2019	33.67	18
4	Shandong First Medical University (Huaiyin)	Pengjiazhuang (Licheng)	27 December 2025[4]	40.2	33
6	Shandong University (Lixia)	Liangwang (Licheng)	27 December 2025[4]	19.5	17
8	Xingcun Lijiaoqiao East (Licheng)	Qingyuan Dajie (Zhangqiu)	27 December 2025[4]	25.5	10
Jiyang	Jiyang North (Jiyang)	Jinandong Railway Station (Licheng)	30 December 2025	36.1	11
SkyShuttle Line 1	Loop line		6 December 2025	30.55	32
Total				232.68	151
Total (Metro lines only)				181.53	108

Line 1

Main article: Line 1 (Jinan Metro)

Line 1 runs north–south in the western part of the city. The line began operating on 1 April 2019, and cost CN¥12 billion to build.^[7][3]

Line 2

Main article: Line 2 (Jinan Metro)

Line 2 is 36.39 kilometres (22.61 mi) in length, including a 34.8-kilometre (21.6-mile)-long underground section.^[8] The line began operating on 26 March 2021.

Line 3

Main article: Line 3 (Jinan Metro)

Line 3 (Phase 1) is 21.592 kilometres (13.417 miles) long. It is completely underground. The line began operating on 28 December 2019.^[9]

Line 4

Line 4 is 40.3 kilometres (25.0 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.^[4]

Line 6

Line 6 (Phase 1) is 40.1 kilometres (24.9 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.^[4]

Line 8

Main article: Line 8 (Jinan Metro)

Line 8 is 25.5 kilometres (15.8 miles) long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025.^[4]

Jiyang Line

The Jiyang Line is 36.1 kilometres (22.4 miles) long, running from Jinan East railway station to the Jiyang district. The line began operating on 30 December 2025.^[10]

SkyShuttle Line 1

Main article: Jinan SkyShuttle

Jinan SkyShuttle Line 1 runs in a loop in the eastern part of the city. The fully elevated line using a BYD SkyShuttle automated guideway transit system began operating on 6 December 2025. It is 30.55 km in length with 32 stations.^[11][12]

Future Development

Phase 2 Construction Plan^[13]

Phase 2 was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on 30 October 2020. Phase 2 consists of 159.6 km of new subway and is proposed to start construction in 2020.^[14]

Line	Terminals (District)		Opening Date	Length in km	Stations	Status
3	Jichangnan	Jichangbei	2027	3.3	1	Under Construction
6	Weilizhuang	Liangwang	2026-2027 (Full)	40.1[15]	33	Under Construction[15]
7	Jinanbei Railway Station	Fenghuang Nanlu	2028	30.0	22	Under Construction[16]
9	Huanghe Nan'an	Maozhuang	2027	14.8	11	Under Construction

Rolling stock

Lines 1, 2, and 3 use Type B rolling stock. Lines 2 and 3 have six-car trains, whereas Line 1 has four-car trains with provision for an increase to six-car trains in the future. Lines 4, 6 and 8 use high capacity type A rolling stock.^[13]

Lines 7 and 9 will use high capacity Type A rolling stock like the lines 4, 6 and 8.^[13]

See also

• List of metro systems
• Urban rail transit in China

References

1. "145.2万人次！济南地铁单日客流首破百万大关". 1 January 2026.
2. "2024年城市轨道交通运营数据速报". 15 January 2025.
3. "济南轨道交通1号线商业运营首班车6:00在工研院站和方特站同步对向始发_山东各地 _山东新闻_新闻_齐鲁网". news.iqilu.com.
4. "China's first subway through karst spring area becomes operational". english.news.cn. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
5. "smart-cards". Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
6. "温馨提示". news.e23.cn.
7. 20131229济南新闻 济南轨道交通市域快线建设启动 (in Simplified Chinese). Jinan TV (济南电视台). 29 December 2013.
8. "济南轨道交通2号线3月26日开通初期运营". 25 March 2021.
9. "定了！济南地铁3号线12月28日正式通车". sd.ifeng.com.
10. "明日10时，济南轨道交通济阳线开通运营". dzrb.dzng.com. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
11. "济南云巴开通运营 全长30.55公里起步价2元". Xinhua Net.
12. "济南云巴通车首日 "尝鲜"市民排起队".
13. "济南市城市轨道交通第二期建设规划（2020～2025 年）" (PDF).
14. "济南轨道交通二期规划获批 6条线路总投资1154.36亿元_今日头条_大众网". jinan.dzwww.com. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
15. "轨道交通6号线开启济南轨道交通二期规划新篇章". 30 September 2021.
16. "济南轨道交通7号线开工 目前6条地铁同时在建-新华网山东频道". sd.news.cn. Retrieved 16 December 2022.

External links

• Official site Archived 7 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)