Tianjin Metro Line 6
Line 6 of the Tianjin Metro (Chinese: 天津地铁六号线; pinyin: Tiānjīn Dìtiě Liù Hào Xiàn) is a rapid transit line running semi-circular from north-east to south-east Tianjin. It was opened on 6 August 2016. The line was later extended on 31 December 2016 and on 26 April 2018.The line is currently 42.6 km long and has 38 stations. The line currently uses 6 car B size trains but the platform is long enough to support 8 car trains as demand grows in the future. Line 6, together with Line 5 will form a loop around Tianjin.
Overview
Tianjin Metro Line 6 is an integral part of Tianjin’s rapid transit system, providing essential connectivity across various districts and enhancing urban mobility.
Key Features
Route and Stations
- Total Length: Approximately 47.3 kilometers (29.4 miles)
- Number of Stations: 32 stations
Major Stations:
- Hedong Airport Economic Zone: Starting point in Hedong District.
- Nankai University: Educational hub in Nankai District.
- Dongli Lake: Scenic area in Dongli District.
- Tianjin South Railway Station: Major transportation hub connecting with national rail services.
Operational Details
- Opening Date: October 1, 2016
- Operator: Tianjin Rail Transit Group Corporation (TRT)
- Train Type: Modern, air-conditioned trains ensuring passenger comfort and safety.
Stations and Transfers
Notable Stations:
- Nankai University: Important station serving students and faculty in the Nankai District.
- Dongli Lake: Gateway to the scenic Dongli Lake area.
- Tianjin South Railway Station: Key interchange point connecting metro passengers to national rail services.
Stations
| Station name | Connections | Bus Connections | Distance km |
Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | |||||
| Nansunzhuang | 南孙庄 | – | 0.00 | Dongli | ||
| Nanhezhuang | 南何庄 | 172 664 804 | 2.43 | 2.43 | ||
| Dabizhuang | 大毕庄 | 172 664 804 通勤570 | 1.09 | 3.52 | ||
| Jinzhongjie | 金钟街 | 172 379支线 701 715 715北线 804 通勤715 | 1.20 | 4.72 | ||
| Xuzhuangzi | 徐庄子 | 142 172 195 198 | 1.45 | 6.17 | ||
| Jinzhonghedajie | 金钟河大街 | 5 Z2 | 146 147 172 195 570专线 602 633 701 702 715北线 868 870 | 2.45 | 8.62 | Hebei |
| Minquanmen | 民权门 | 146 147 172 195 199 469 570专线 609 633 646 701 702 804 804快线 818 828 868 通勤570 | 0.92 | 9.54 | ||
| Beininggongyuan | 北宁公园 | 1 1区间 27 340 469 609 619 622 641 646 656 670 671 675 702 813 818 869 901 903 908 | 0.94 | 10.48 | ||
| Beizhan | 北站 | 3 
TBP |
1 1区间 27 469 609 619 622 641 646 670 671 702 813 818 869 901 903 908 | 1.33 | 11.81 | |
| Xinkaihe | 新开河 | 0.50 | 12.31 | |||
| Waiyuanfuzhong | 外院附中 | 7 | 18 22 610 632 803 863 916 | 1.13 | 13.44 | |
| Tiantailu | 天泰路 | 34 146 147 150大圈 324 607 611 611快线 622 659 802 869 878 观光1 | 0.77 | 14.21 | ||
| Beiyunhe | 北运河 | 0.75 | 14.96 | |||
| Beizhulin | 北竹林 | 652北线 | 0.71 | 15.67 | Hongqiao | |
| Xizhan | 西站 | 1 4
TXP |
10 15 24 31 52 153 158 161 168 169 461 469 503 588 601 635 651 652北线 652快线 661 687 688 746 810 829 840 910 公墓定制专线6 通勤651 | 0.84 | 16.51 | |
| Fuxinglu | 复兴路 | 机场穿梭车 机场天津西站线 | 0.62 | 17.13 | ||
| Reminyiyuan | 人民医院 | 47 47区间 48 48区间 52 192 634 669 672 676 705 800 836 837 841 856 860 861 879 907 911 961 | 1.54 | 18.67 | ||
| Changhonggongyuan | 长虹公园 | 2 | 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 | 0.92 | 19.59 | Nankai |
| Yibindao | 宜宾道 | 47 47区间 48 48区间 52 191 192 646 700 842 867 879 903 911 通学9 | 1.20 | 20.79 | ||
| Anshanxidao | 鞍山西道 | 8 | 45 45新园村专线 47 47区间 48 48区间 50 52 191 192 193 609 646 662 681 687 700 700节假日 700晚高峰 700早高峰 829 850 851 867 879 903 911 专线678 | 1.13 | 21.92 | |
| Tiantuo | 天拖 | 45 45新园村专线 50 52 609 646 681 687 700 700节假日 700晚高峰 700早高峰 829 850 903 911 通学9 | 0.83 | 22.75 | ||
| Yizhongxinyiyuan | 一中心医院 | 47 47区间 48 48区间 50 52 191 192 193 609 638 640 681 687 700 700节假日 700早高峰 829 847 849 850 866 903 911 | 0.65 | 23.40 | ||
| Hongqinanlu | 红旗南路 | 3 | 50 52 95 608 609 616 638 643 685 687 698 703 711 829 831 835 847 849 850 857 871 872 902 903 观光2 快速2 通勤616 通勤685 通勤872 通学8 | 1.20 | 24.60 | |
| Yingfengdao | 迎风道 | 50 588 616 643 703 711 829 847 857 871 902 903 904 快速2 通勤616 通勤快速1 | 0.69 | 25.29 | ||
| Nancuiping | 南翠屏 | 12 52 162 301 608 685 835 901 963 快速1 快速2 通勤快速2 | 1.47 | 26.76 | ||
| Shuishanggongyuandonglu | 水上公园东路 | 8 52 162 301 306 349 608 668 685 761 835 901 963 快速1 快速2 | 1.24 | 28.00 | ||
| Zhongliuyiyuan | 肿瘤医院 | 5 7 | 8 13 511 608 619 668 682 685 697 704 835 901 963 | 0.98 | 28.98 | Hexi |
| Tianjinbinguan | 天津宾馆 | 5 | 13 511 608 619 628 668 675 682 857 859 866 953 | 1.37 | 30.35 | |
| Wenhuazhongxin | 文化中心 | 5 11 Z1 | 511 529 606 619 636 641 655 662 675 682 800 803 826 838 857 859 866 906 912 953 通勤826 通勤838 通勤912 | 0.94 | 31.29 | |
| Leyuandao | 乐园道 | 48 529 604 606 619 632 655 657 682 698 803 857 859 866 | 0.93 | 32.22 | ||
| Jianshanlu | 尖山路 | 0.87 | 33.09 | |||
| Yidaeryuan | 医大二院 | 11 | 20 96 96区间 604 628 632 655 657 665 686 698 800 846 快速1 | 0.64 | 33.73 | |
| Meijiangdao | 梅江道 | 20 337 604 632 662 753 | 1.35 | 35.08 | ||
| Zuojiangdao | 左江道 | 10 (via Zuojiangdao)[4] | 96 96区间 323 529 612 615 636 704 705 753 838 906 | 1.44 | 36.52 | |
| Meijianggongyuan | 梅江公园 | 337 529 612 615 636 705 838 通勤838 | 0.77 | 37.29 | ||
| Meijianghuizhanzhongxin | 梅江会展中心 | 337 612 615 636 705 838 848 通勤636 | 0.81 | 38.10 | ||
| Jiefangnanlu | 解放南路 | 142 158 186 227 628 659 659区间 682 684 688 704 | 2.07 | 40.17 | ||
| Dongtinglu | 洞庭路 | 1.03 | 41.20 | |||
| Meilinlu | 梅林路 | 309 326北环 326南环 336 613 800 954 | 1.36 | 42.56 | ||
| Lushuidao | 渌水道 | 8 | 0.97 | 43.53 | ||
| Qishuidao | 淇水道 | Jinnan | ||||
| Nanmaji | 南马集 | |||||
Benefits and Significance
Connectivity
- Enhances connectivity across Tianjin, linking major residential, educational, and recreational areas.
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 Nankai University and Tianjin South Railway Station for seamless navigation to other metro lines.
- Accessibility: Line 6 provides convenient access to educational institutions, recreational areas, and major transportation hubs within Tianjin.
Conclusion
Tianjin Metro Line 6 plays a vital role in Tianjin’s public transportation network, facilitating efficient urban mobility, supporting educational and recreational activities, and contributing to the city’s overall development. With its extensive route and strategic stations, Line 6 continues to be a cornerstone of Tianjin’s modern transit infrastructure.
