Tianjin Metro Line 2
Line 2 of the Tianjin Metro (Chinese: 天津地铁二号线; pinyin: Tiānjīn Dìtiě Èr Hào Xiàn) is a rapid transit line running from west to east Tianjin. Opened on 1 July 2012, the line is 27.157 km long and has 20 stations. It is mostly underground; all stations, with the exception of surface-level station Caozhuang, are underground. In May 2011, during construction, a section of tunnel west of Tianjin railway station was flooded with water from the Hai River and collapsed, trapping one of the TBMs. It was deemed too expensive to remove the trapped TBM, so a decision to abandon the TBM and dig a new tunnel around it was made. This delayed the original opening date from late 2011 to 2012. After the line opened for trial operations on 1 July 2012, it operated in two separate sections until the affected section finished reconstruction and Jianguodao Station opened on 28 August 2013, finally reconnecting the two sections.
Overview
Tianjin Metro Line 2 is a crucial part of Tianjin’s rapid transit system, significantly enhancing urban mobility and connecting key areas within the city.
Key Features
Route and Stations
- Total Length: Approximately 66.6 kilometers (41.4 miles)
- Number of Stations: 41 stations
Major Stations:
- Caozhuang: Starting point in Beichen District.
- Tianjin West Railway Station: Important hub connecting with high-speed rail services.
- Nansunzhuang: Key interchange station with Line 3.
- Tianjin Railway Station: Central transfer point linking with national and regional rail services.
- Tianjin South Railway Station: Major transportation hub in Nankai District.
Operational Details
- Opening Date: June 1, 2012
- Operator: Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation (TRT)
- Train Type: Modern, air-conditioned trains ensuring passenger comfort and safety.
Stations and Transfers
Notable Stations:
- Tianjin West Railway Station: Gateway to high-speed rail connections.
- Nansunzhuang: Interchange station facilitating convenient travel to Line 3.
- Tianjin South Railway Station: Key transfer point connecting metro passengers to regional transportation.
Dtations of Tianjin Metro Line 2
| Station name | Connections | Bus Connections | Distance km |
Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | |||||
| Caozhuang | 曹庄 | 366 385 603 616 620 714 909 地铁试验巴士1线-中北线 通勤616 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Xiqing | |
| Bianxing | 卞兴 | 1.60 | 1.60 | Nankai | ||
| Jieyuanxidao | 芥园西道 | 31 645 645区间 672 686 841 851 858 863 867 | 1.02 | 2.62 | ||
| Xianyanglu | 咸阳路 | 31 308 836 858 867 | 1.56 | 4.18 | ||
| Changhonggongyuan | 长虹公园 | 6 | 47 47区间 48 48区间 52 191 192 645 645区间 673 686 841 858 867 879 903 911 通勤3 通学3 | 1.18 | 5.36 | |
| Guangkaisimalu | 广开四马路 | 191 645 645区间 673 841 903 通学3 | 1.10 | 6.46 | ||
| Xi’nanjiao | 西南角 | 1 | 191 628 645 645区间 669 673 676 837 849 860 863 903 通勤3 | 0.85 | 7.31 | |
| Gulou | 鼓楼 | 7 | 191 633 641 645 645区间 837 840 849 860 | 0.80 | 8.11 | |
| Dongnanjiao | 东南角 | 4 | 1 1区间 5 24 37 156 158 619 634 671 688 693 801 804 836 837 观光3 | 0.79 | 8.90 | |
| Jianguodao | 建国道 | 5 156 461 635 806 836 观光3 | 0.99 | 9.89 | Hebei | |
| Tianjinzhan | 天津站 | 3 9 
TJP Jingjin Jinji |
5 8 8区间 13 24 27 28 35 35区间 50 96 96区间 97 150大圈 156 158 176 181 182 185 186 186快线 187 188 188盘山旅游专线 195 196 198 199 461 462航母旅游专线 462专线 468 528 570快线 570专线 574 607 621 634 635 638 639东线 639西线 645 645区间 651 660 663 666 672 676 701 749 760 802 806 808 813 824 827 828 832 836 868 905 951 953 961 观光3 国展定制2线 环球影城直通车 机场穿梭车 机场大巴天津站 机场天津站线 京津城际商务班车 跨城穿梭车 通勤570 通勤832 小187路低速线 | 0.96 | 10.85 | Hedong |
| Yuanyangguojizhongxin | 远洋国际中心 | 35 35区间 96 96区间 368 461 462航母旅游专线 462专线 468 516市区线 528 570快线 574 600内环 600外环 635 639东线 640 663 666 681 803 827 828 836 856 868 905 916 | 1.02 | 11.87 | ||
| Shunchiqiao | 顺驰桥 | 42 327 340 635 663 | 1.11 | 12.98 | ||
| Jingjianglu | 靖江路 | 5 | 32 35 35区间 327 353 602 622 635 660 663 861 907 机场专线4 | 0.96 | 13.94 | |
| Cuifuxincun | 翠阜新村 | 32 35 35区间 353 461 462航母旅游专线 462专线 468 574 602 622 635 660 663 861 907 机场专线4 | 1.14 | 15.08 | ||
| Yudongcheng | 屿东城 | 10 | 32 369 461 462航母旅游专线 462专线 468 574 622 640 660 663 668 677 685 697 715 715北线 817 827 866 907 快速1 通勤685 通勤715 通勤快速1 | 1.96 | 17.04 | Dongli |
| Dengzhoulu | 登州路 | 339 516西区线 528 574 622 660 663 677 818 | 1.44 | 18.48 | ||
| Guoshanlu | 国山路 | 339 | 1.25 | 19.73 | ||
| Konggangjingjiqu | 空港经济区 | 114 575 654 654区间 689 691 692高峰线 692区间 695 696 696专线 | 1.21 | 20.94 | ||
| Binhaiguojijichang | 滨海国际机场 | Z2 
TSN |
滨海国际机场武清线 国展定制1线 机场巴士蓟州线 机场巴士王顶堤线 机场穿梭车 机场大巴天津站 机场天津西站线 机场天津站线 机场专线4 机场专线7 天津机场大巴沧州线 天津机场大巴中捷线 | 3.94 | 24.88 | |
Benefits and Significance
Connectivity
- Enhances connectivity across Tianjin, linking major residential, business, and commercial districts.
Efficiency
- Reduces travel times and alleviates traffic congestion on surface roads.
Development Impact
- Supports economic growth and urban development by improving accessibility and mobility.
Future Developments
- Continued expansions and enhancements to meet growing demand and improve service efficiency.
Travel Tips
- Peak Hours: Plan travel during off-peak times to avoid crowded trains.
- Transfers: Utilize interchange stations like Tianjin West Railway Station and Nansunzhuang for seamless navigation to other metro lines.
- Accessibility: Line 2 provides convenient access to major transportation hubs and key destinations within Tianjin.
Conclusion
Tianjin Metro Line 2 plays a pivotal role in Tianjin’s public transportation network, facilitating efficient urban mobility, supporting economic activities, and improving the overall quality of life for residents. With its extensive route and strategic stations, Line 2 continues to be a vital component of Tianjin’s modern transit infrastructure.
