• Big news for the Chengdu Metro today, phase 2 of Metro Line 19 is now open! The trains are capable of going up to 160km/h, making them some of the fastest metro trains on earth.• The extension consists of 12 new stops covering 43km of tracks. As it connects to Line 18, it also connects Chengdu’s both airports!

• The new phase has brought the total length of Chengdu’s far-reaching metro system to over 600 km.

 

Route of Chengdu Metro Line 19

Chengdu Metro Line 19, extending in the northwest – southeast direction, connects Jiujiang North and Hejiang via Shuangliu International Airport, Tianfu Commercial District and Tianfu Railway Station, 16 stations in total.

Stops of Chengdu Metro Line 19:
Jiujiang North – Longqiao Road – East of Terminal 2 of Shuangliu International Airport – Longgang – Wenjiashan – Muhua Road – Yixin Lake – Zhengxingwan – Honglian – Tianfu Commercial District – Lanjiadian – Tianfu Station – Sancha – Futian – T1 & T2 of Tianfu International Airport – Tianfu International Airport North

Transfers of Chengdu Metro Line 19

There are a few major stations where passengers can make transfers to different lines.

– Jiujiang North: Transfer with Line 17
– Longqiao Road: Transfer with Line 3
– Longgang: Transfer with Line 8
– East of T2 of Shuangliu International Airport: Transfer with Line 10 & Line 30
– Longgang: Transfer with Line 8
– Yixin Lake: Transfer with Line 5
– Tianfu Commercial District: Transfer with Line 6
– Tianfu Station: Transfer with Line 18

Chengdu Metro Line 19 Timetable

 

Chengdu Metro Line 18 Timetable

 

Chengdu Metro

The metro in Chengdu was first opened in 2010 and currently has 14 lines (Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18 and 19) operating. and a light rail line (Line T2) operating. There are automatic ticket stations available at each station where passengers can purchase tickets or top up their metro card in Chinese or English. Ticket prices start from 2RMB for a 0-4km journey up to 10RMB when going over 50km and more for a return ticket.

Line 19 is not the only metro line being constructed as there are is a significant amount of lines that are in planning or currently being constructed.

Sources: 成都地铁, 成都发布


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