Line 6 (Kunming Metro)

The Line 6 of the Kunming Metro (Chinese: 昆明轨道交通6号线; pinyin: Kūnmíng Guǐdào Jiāotōng Liù Hào Xiàn) also known as Airport line (Chinese: 机场线; pinyin: Jīchǎng Xiàn) is a rapid transit line that connects the Kunming Changshui International Airport with Kunming's urban center. The line is currently 18.18 kilometres (11.30 mi) in length with 4 stations.

Kunming Metro Line 6
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Overview
TypeRapid transit
SystemKunming Metro
StatusOperational
LocaleKunming, China
TerminiEast Coach Station
Kunming Airport
Stations4
Operation
Opened28 June 2012 (2012-06-28) (trial service)
29 August 2017 (2017-08-29) (revenue service)
Operator(s)Kunming Rail Transit Corp., Ltd
Rolling stockCSR Zhuzhou Type B (6B)
Technical
Line length18.18 km (11.30 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The line entered into operation on 28 June 2012, and ceased operation temporarily beginning May 2016 in order to coordinate work related to the opening of Line 3 scheduled for early 2017. Finally it reopened in August 2017 along with Line 3. On subway maps, the line's color is      teal.

Opening timeline
SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name
East Coach Station — Kunming Airport 28 June 2012 18.18 km (11.30 mi) 2 Phase 1
East Coach Station — Kunming Airport 5 March 2016 Temporary ceased operation -2 Line 3 & 6 connector project
East Coach Station — Kunming Airport 29 August 2017 Reentered operation 2
Dabanqiao, Airport Front Infill stations 2

Fare

One-way fare costs CN¥5.

Hours of Operation

Currently the hours of operation for Line 6, from 6:00 AM to 22:00 PM daily. Frequency averages 15 minutes.

Line 6 trains travels at speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph). On the initial operation one-way trip will take approximately 20 minutes.[1]

Route

Line 6 runs in Panlong District and Guandu District. Passengers can transfer to Line 3 at East Coach Station.

station name Connections Distance
km		 Location
English Chinese
Tangzixiang 塘子巷 0.00 0.00 Panlong/Guandu
Chajie 岔街
Dongjiao Road 东郊路 Guandu
Juhua 菊华
East Coach Station 东部汽车站  3  0.00 0.00 Panlong
Dabanqiao 大板桥 9.73 9.73 Guandu
Airport Front 机场前 5.36 15.09
Kunming Airport 机场中心 KMG 2.09 17.18

History

Construction of Line 6 began on 1 August 2010. Track-laying was completed around December 2011. Line 6 opened to public operation on 28 June 2012 with two initial stations (East Coach Station and Kunming Airport), on the opening day of Kunming Changshui International Airport to serve the passengers from the new airport to downtown Kunming.

  • stations of Line 6
  • East Coach Station
  • Dabanqiao
  • Airport Front
  • Kunming Airport
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References
  1. "Traffic guide to Kunming's new Airport". InKunming. InKunming. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
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