How many subways are there in Shanghai: Revealing the latest developments in the world’s longest subway network
As one of the world's largest urban rail transit systems, Shanghai Metro's development speed and operation scale have always attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a structured presentation of the latest data, hot events and future plans of Shanghai Metro.
1. Number and operation status of Shanghai subway lines
| indicator | data | Update date |
|---|---|---|
| Number of opened lines | 20 strips (including magnetic levitation) | October 2023 |
| Total operating mileage | 831 kilometers | October 2023 |
| Total number of stations | 508 seats | October 2023 |
| Average daily passenger flow | About 10 million people | Third quarter of 2023 |
2. Focus on recent hot topics
1.Shanghai Metro Line 19 starts construction: On October 15, the first phase of Line 19 was officially launched. This north-south backbone line is expected to be completed in 2027 and will connect Baoshan, Jing'an, Hongkou, Pudong and other areas.
2.Full coverage of digital RMB: All 508 stations on the Shanghai Metro network completed digital RMB payment transformation on October 20, becoming the first subway network in the country to achieve full digital RMB scenario coverage.
3.New progress in self-driving trains: The upgrade of the second-phase autonomous driving system of Line 10 has aroused heated discussions, and the relevant technical indicators have reached the internationally leading level.
| hot events | Time node | social attention |
|---|---|---|
| Line 19 groundbreaking ceremony | 2023-10-15 | Weibo hot search No. 8 |
| Digital RMB payment goes online | 2023-10-20 | Douyin topic views 12 million+ |
| Autonomous driving technology display | 2023-10-18 | Zhihu hot list TOP20 |
3. Future Development Plan
According to the "Shanghai Urban Rail Transit Phase 4 Construction Plan (2023-2028)", Shanghai will add approximately 280 kilometers of subway lines by 2028, mainly including:
| Plan route | Length (km) | Estimated opening time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 13 west extension | 9.8 | 2025 |
| West extension of Line 17 | 6.6 | 2026 |
| Line 20 Phase 1 | 19.8 | 2027 |
| Line 21 Phase 1 | 28.0 | 2028 |
4. Highlights of passenger experience upgrade
1.Renovation of barrier-free facilities: By the end of 2023, 50 key stations will be fully covered by barrier-free elevators.
2.5G network coverage: The entire network has completed 5G signal coverage in 90% of stations, and the coverage rate in tunnel sections has reached 85%.
3.Intelligent security inspection system: AI intelligent security inspection has been piloted in 15 hub stations, and the average traffic efficiency has increased by 40%.
5. Expert opinions
Professor Wang from the School of Transportation Engineering of Tongji University said: "Shanghai's subway network has entered a stage of high-quality development. In the future, it needs to focus on the integration of multi-mode rail transit and the application of low-carbon operation and maintenance technologies."
The relevant person in charge of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission pointed out: "By 2025, Shanghai's rail transit will account for 75% of public transportation trips, forming a more complete 'urban area on rails'."
Conclusion
From 20 lines to 831 kilometers of operating mileage, Shanghai Metro not only sets new world records, but also continues to improve service quality through technological innovation. With the advancement of a new round of construction planning, the rail transit network of this international metropolis will be more complete, providing stronger support for citizens' travel and urban development.
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