Line 6 (Shenzhen Metro)
| Line 6 | |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Shenzhen Metro |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Locale | Shenzhen, China |
| Termini |
Songgang Science Museum |
| Stations | 27 |
| Operation | |
| Planned opening | 2020 |
| Operator(s) | MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 50 km (31.07 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Line 6 (simplified Chinese: 六号线; traditional Chinese: 六號線; pinyin: Liùhào Xiàn), also known as the Guangming Line (simplified Chinese: 光明线; traditional Chinese: 光明線; pinyin: Guāngmíng Xiàn) of the Shenzhen Metro is currently under construction. Line 6 is part of the Phase III expansion of the Shenzhen Metro with a construction time frame scheduled for 2015-2019. The first phase of Line 6 has a length of 37.85 km and a total of 20 stations. It connects Songgang to Shenzhen North Railway Station. The southern extension has a length of 12 km and 6 stations, from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Science Museum Station. Construction of the first phase started in 2012, with both the original line and south extension are scheduled to open in 2020. When completed it will be the second metro line in Shenzhen with an operating speed of over 100 km/h. Lilin Station will have provision for interchange with Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1 which is under detailed planning. It is envisioned to serve as an interchange with Line 1 and Line 4 of the Dongguan Rail Transit system. As with Line 4, Line 6 will be operated by Hong Kong MTR Corporation (Shenzhen).
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