Line 3 (Changsha Metro) Explained

Type:Rapid transit
System:Changsha Metro
Status:Operational
Locale:Changsha, Hunan, China
Stations:33
Routes:1
Open:[1]
Owner:Changsha Government
Operator:Changsha Metro Corporation
Character:Underground
Linelength:53.69km (33.36miles)
Tracks:2
Map State:collapsed

Line 3 of the Changsha Metro is a rapid transit line in Changsha and Xiangtan. The first phase opened on 28 June 2020 with 25 stations.

The segment from to opened on 28 June 2023 in the name of Xihuan Line(西环线).

One year later, Xihuan Line is included in Line 3, the former name is cancelled.

Opening timeline

SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name
Shantang — Guangsheng28 June 202036.4NaN25Line 3 (Phase 1)
Shantang — Xiangtan North Railway Station28 June 2023[2] 17.29NaN[3] 8Xihuan Line[4] (2023.6.28-2024.6.27)Line 3(2024.6.27-)

Stations

Station nameConnectionsDistance
Location
YuhuXiangtan
YueluChangsha
(Guanyingang)
Tianxin
Yuhua
Yuhua/Furong
Furong
Kaifu
Changsha County

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 长沙地铁3号线5号线预计6月28日载客初期运营. 2020-06-25.
  2. Web site: 27 June 2023 . 地铁即将直达湘潭!带你提前打卡长株潭城轨西环线湘潭北站 . VOC.
  3. Web site: 长株潭城际轨道交通西环线一期工程通车试运行. https://archive.today/20230422111145/https://jtt.hunan.gov.cn/jtt/xxgk/gzdt/jtyw1/202210/t20221017_29063311.html . 2023-04-22.
  4. Web site: 长株潭西环线上半年将载客运营 .