Changchun Rail Transit


Changchun Rail Transit officially branded as "Changchun Subway" is the rapid transit and light rail system in the city of Changchun, Jilin, China. Its first line, Line 3, is the first true light rail line in Mainland China. The system consists of a light rail line, two light metro lines and two rapid transit lines.
Construction of the first heavy rail metro line, Line 1, started in 2011, and opened for service on 30 June 2017. Line 1 serves 15 stations and is long. Construction on the second heavy rail metro line, Line 2, started in 2012 and opened for service on 30 August 2018. Line 2 serves 18 stations and is long.
The current total length the network is with 93 stations. 3 sections of 3 lines are under construction.

Network

Line 1

Line 1 is the first fully underground line in Changchun running in the north south axis of Changchun.

Line 2

Line 2 is the second fully underground line in Changchun running in the east west axis of Changchun.

Line 3

Line 3 is a light rail line in a S shape through Changchun.

Line 4

Line 4 is the first fully grade separated light metro line in Changchun. It runs north south mostly on elevated viaducts with an underground section in the north.

Line 8

Line 8 is a fully grade separated light metro line running entirely on viaducts.

Opening timeline

The Phase 3 expansion of Changchun Rail Transit was approved by the NDRC on November 30, 2018. According to the plan, Changchun Rail Transit will be 235 km in length in 2024.

Under Construction