Line 3 (Shenzhen Metro)


Shenzhen Metro Line 3, runs northeastward from to. Line 3 opened on 28 December 2010. Line 3's color is .
Since opening, it has been heavily trafficked and became a major transport option for urban workers. Line 3 currently has a service interval of 5 minutes between trains across the entire length of the line. Sectional trains operate on weekdays, between Huaxin and Tangkeng, from 7:15 am to 9:15 am and from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm. This is to alleviate surges in passenger traffic at, since the opening of the connecting.

History

The first phase of Shenzhen Metro Line 3 started construction in July 2007. On 23 April 2008, the Shenzhen Municipal Planning Bureau renamed the still under construction Shenzhen Metro Line 3 to "Longgang Line". The renaming was later reverted in 2013.

First stage

The first phase of the line from to stations officially began operations on 28 December 2010. This section is almost entirely elevated except near. It starts from Longgang District and runs mainly along Shenhui Road, to Luohu District. The first phase has 16 stations, with a total length of.

Second stage

The second phase of the line from to stations, opened on 28 June 2011.
SegmentCommencementLengthStationName
Caopu — Shuanglong28 December 201016Phase 1
Yitian — Caopu28 June 201114Phase 1 & Phase 2

Future development

With the start of Shenzhen Metro's Phase III construction, Line 3 will be extended on both ends.

Southern extension

The one-station southern extension from Yitian to the Futian Free Trade Zone is currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2020.

Eastern extension

A eastern extension to Pingdi Liulian station is expected to start construction soon.

Long term plans

Long term plans include extending Line 3 even further east into neighboring Huizhou City along with Line 12. On 7 August 2013 a "Memorandum of Cooperation" was signed to coordinate transport planning and urban development between the two cities, formalizing the planning process for the proposal.

Service routes

Rolling stock