Line 1 of the Ürümqi Metro is a subway line in Ürümqi.
The northern section from to Balou, was opened on 25 October 2018. The southern section from Balou to Santunbei opened on 28 June 2019. In April a 6 km long section from International Airport to East International Airport started operation.
After the first two section opened Line 1 had a total length of 27.615 km and 21 stations. It is fully underground.
History Line 1 commenced construction in March 2014. Tunneling works were completed in December 2017. The northern section of Line 1 (16.5 km) opened on 25 October 2018. The southern section of Line 1 (11.1 km) opened on 28 June 2019.
Opening timeline SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name International Airport — Balou 25 October 2018 12 Phase 1 (northern section) Balou — Santunbei 28 June 2019 9 Phase 1 (southern section)
Stations
Station name Transfer Distance Location English Chinese Uyghur0.000.00Tianshan0.660.661.241.901.493.390.954.341.295.63Shuimogou1.096.721.277.991.159.14Balou1.5510.69Saybag/Xinshi1.0811.77Xinshi0.9012.671.4914.161.2215.381.2316.611.1817.791.2419.031.3520.381.2121.592.7024.29 (Airport MRT) URC2.9627.25
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