Guangzhou Metro- Line 1

Line 1 of the Guangzhou Metro runs from Xilang to Guangzhou East Railway Station (18.5 km (11.50 mi)). Apart from Kengkou and Xilang, all stations in Line 1 are underground. The first section, from Xilang to Huangsha, opened on 28 June 1997, making Guangzhou the fourth city in mainland China to have a metro system. Construction took a total of 66 months. The total investment is 12.2616 billion yuan with an average cost per kilometer of 662.9 million yuan.[5] The full line started operation on 28 June 1999. Line 1 is coloured yellow.

Overview

  • Total Length: Approximately 18.5 km (11.5 mi)
  • Number of Stations: 16
  • Type: Fully underground

Stations and Connections

  1. Xilang (西朗) – Transfer to Line 2
  2. Chigang (赤岗)
  3. Kecun (客村) – Transfer to Line 3
  4. Huangsha (黄沙)
  5. Fangcun (芳村)
  6. Huadiwan (花地湾)
  7. Huanghuagang (黄花岗)
  8. Tianhe Sports Center (体育中心) – Transfer to Line 3
  9. Tianhe Coach Terminal (天河客运站) – Transfer to Line 3
  10. South China Normal University (华师)
  11. Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学)
  12. Yangji (洋泾)
  13. Gangding (岗顶) – Transfer to Line 3
  14. Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城) – Transfer to Line 3 and Line 5
  15. Tiyu Xilu (体育西路) – Transfer to Line 3
  16. Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站) – Transfer to Line 3

Operation and Service

  • Operating Hours: Typically from around 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Frequency: Trains operate at intervals depending on peak or off-peak hours, generally ranging from 4 to 8 minutes.

History and Significance

  • Line 1 opened in 1997, making it the first metro line in Guangzhou and one of the earliest in mainland China.
  • It was designed to relieve traffic congestion in central Guangzhou and improve urban transportation efficiency.
  • Line 1 connects major residential areas, educational institutions, business districts, and transportation hubs, playing a pivotal role in the city’s public transport network.

Future Developments

  • Line 1 has undergone several expansions and upgrades to accommodate increasing passenger numbers and improve service reliability.
  • Ongoing improvements include station renovations, train upgrades, and integration with other metro lines to enhance overall connectivity in Guangzhou.

Line 1 continues to be a critical component of Guangzhou’s rapid transit system, providing essential transportation services to millions of residents and visitors in the metropolitan area.