Line 2 (Qingdao Metro)

Line 2 of Qingdao Metro (Chinese: 青岛地铁2号线) is an underground metro line in Qingdao.

Line 2
A train leaving Miaoling Rd station
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerGovernment of Qingdao
LocaleQingdao, China
Termini
Stations22
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemQingdao Metro
Services1
Operator(s)Qingdao Metro Corporation
Rolling stockChinese Type B1
History
Opened10 December 2017; 7 years ago (2017-12-10)
Technical
Line length24.387 km (15.153 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationThird rail 1,500 V DC

History

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The eastern section was opened on 10 December 2017 with 18 stations from Zhiquan Road to Licun Park.[1]

The western section from Zhiquan Road station to Taishan Road station opened on 16 December 2019. [2] Haixin Bridge station opened on 30 June 2023.

A 3.84 km (2.39 mi) extension from Taishan Road station to Sichuan Road (Qingdao Ferry Terminal) station started construction on October 26, 2019.[3] It is expected to open in 18 December 2024.[4]

Opening timeline

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Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
Zhiquan Road — Licun Park 10 December 2017 20.422 km (12.690 mi) 18 Phase 1 (Eastern section)
Taishan Road — Zhiquan Road 16 December 2019 4.2 km (2.610 mi)[5] 3 Phase 1 (Western section)
Haixin Bridge 30 June 2023 Infill station 1
Sichuan Road (Qingdao Ferry Terminal) — Taishan Road 18 December 2024[4] 3.84 km (2.386 mi) 3 Phase 1 (Western section extension)

Stations

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Station name Connections Distance
km
Location
English Chinese
Sichuan Road (Qingdao Ferry Terminal) 四川路(轮渡) Shinan
Xiaogang 小港 Shibei
Qingdao International Cruise Terminal 国际游轮港
Taishan Road 泰山路  4  0.000 0.000
Lijin Road 利津路  4   5  1.220 1.220
Taidong 台东  1  0.769 1.989
Haixin Bridge 海信桥 1.104 3.093
Zhiquan Road 芝泉路 0.872 3.965 Shinan
May 4th Square 五四广场  3   8  1.555 5.520
Fushansuo 浮山所 0.928 6.448
Yan'erdao Road 燕儿岛路  7  1.038 7.486
Gaoxiong Road 高雄路 0.802 8.288
Maidao 麦岛  5  1.160 9.448 Laoshan
Haiyou Road 海游路 1.156 10.604
Haichuan Road 海川路 1.005 11.609
Hai'an Road 海安路 1.225 12.834
Shilaoren Beach 石老人浴场  5  1.547 14.381
Miaoling Road 苗岭路  Oceantec Valley  1.043 15.424
Tong'an Road 同安路 1.496 16.920
Liaoyang East Road 辽阳东路  4  0.815 17.735
Donghan 东韩 1.483 19.218
Hualoushan Road 华楼山路 2.255 21.473 Licang
Zaoshan Road 枣山路 0.906 22.379
Licun 李村  3  1.071 23.450
Licun Park 李村公园 0.937 24.387
Xiawangbu 下王埠  15 
Fo'erya 佛耳崖
Hechuan Road 合川路
Hanchuan Road 汉川路
Binchuan Road 宾川路
Yuanshigang 院士港
Shiyuan Avenue 世园大道
International Horticulture Expo Garden 世博园  Oceantec Valley  Laoshan

Future Development

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An eastern extension is under construction to International Horticulture Expo Garden, and expected to open in 2026.

References

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  1. ^ "地铁2号线(东段)12月10日开通试运营". Qingdao Metro. Qingdao Metro. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  2. ^ "定了!地铁2号线西段将于12月16日通车". 2019-12-13.
  3. ^ "青岛地铁2号线延长段开工 长3.84千米设3个站点". 2019-10-26.
  4. ^ a b "明 日 开 通!". 2024-12-17.
  5. ^ "青岛地铁2号线西段轨通,年底全线通车". 2019-04-30.