Line 5 (Kunming Metro)

Line 5
A Line 5 train leaving North Railway Station
Overview
StatusIn operation
LocaleKunming, Yunnan, China
Termini
Stations22
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemKunming Metro
History
Opened29 June 2022; 2 years ago (2022-06-29)[1]
Technical
Line length26.45 km (16.4 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Line 5 is a rapid transit line of the Kunming Metro, serving the city of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The line has a total length of 26.45 km (16.4 mi) and 22 stations.[2] Phase 1 of the line was opened on 29 June 2022.[1]

History

Construction began in June 2016.[3] The line is constructed by a consortium consisting of China Railway Construction Corp, Fourth Railway Research Institute Investment Co, and Kunming Railway Group.

Opening timeline

Segment Commencement Length Station(s) Name
World Horti-Expo Garden — Baofeng 29 June 2022[1] 26.45 km (16.4 mi) 22 Phase 1

Rolling stock

The line is operated using six-car Type B trainsets produced by CRRC, with a maximum speed of 80 km/h and a capacity for 2094 passengers.[4]

Stations

Station name Connections Distance
km 		Location
English Chinese
World Horti-Expo Garden 世博园 Panlong
Bailongsi 白龙寺
Shizha 石闸
Chuanjin Road 穿金路
North Railway Station 火车北站  2   4 
Kunming North railway station KBM
Yuantong Hill 圆通山 Wuhua
Huashan West Road 华山西路
Wuyi Road 五一路  3 
Milesi 弥勒寺  1  Xishan
Yanjiadi 严家地
Jinlan Road 金兰路
Fuhai 福海
Guangfulu Xikou 广福路西口
Daba 大坝
Yinghai Road 迎海路
Yuhucun 渔户村
Xingti Road 兴体路
Zhuangjiatang Overpass 庄家塘立交桥
Jinjia River 金家河
Fubao 福保 Guandu
Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center 滇池国际会展中心  2 
Baofeng 宝丰  2 

References

  1. ^ a b c "昆明轨道交通5号线29日要开通初期运营了". 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  2. ^ "昆明地铁5号线空载试运行". 2022-01-16.
  3. ^ "昆明地铁5号线最新进展：预计9月底实现轨通". Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. 线路全长26.45公里，全线共设车站22座，总投资228亿元，于2016年6月开工建设
  4. ^ "昆明地铁5号线首列车来啦！从试制到生产完全"昆明造"". Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. 列车采用B型车，6节编组，最高运行速度80km/h，最大载客量2094人