| Other Name: | Line 27[1] M27 (planned name) |
| Type: | Rapid transit |
| System: | Beijing Subway |
| Status: | Operational |
| Locale: | Haidian and Changping districts Beijing |
| End: | (future:) |
| Stations: | 18 (in operation) |
| Daily Ridership: | 157,100 (2014 Avg.) 238,000 (2016 Peak)[2] [3] |
| Operator: | Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corp., Ltd |
| Character: | underground and elevated |
| Depot: | Dingsilu, Shisanling Jingqu |
| Stock: | 6-car Type B (SFM13) |
| Linelength: | 43.2NaN |
| Speed: | 100km/h (maximum service speed) |
| Map State: | collapsed |
The Changping Line of the Beijing Subway is a rapid transit line in northern Beijing. It is 43.2NaN in length with 20 stations (18 stations in operation). Changping line's color is
pink.The Changping Line runs parallel to, and to the east of, the Badaling Expressway, passing near Shahe and Nanshao.
Service Routes:
| Service Route[5] | Station Name[6] [7] | Connections | Nearby Bus Stops | Distance [8] [9] | Location | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | ▲ | 0.000 | 0.000 | Changping | ||||||||
| ● | ▲ | 1.213 | 1.213 | |||||||||
| ● | ▲ | 3.508 | 4.721 | |||||||||
| ● | ● | ▲ | 2.433 | 7.154 | ||||||||
| ● | ○ | ▲ | 1.683 | 8.837 | ||||||||
| ● | ● | ▲ | 1.958 | 10.795 | ||||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 5.357 | 16.152 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 1.964 | 18.116 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | △ | 2.025 | 20.141 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | 3.799 | 23.940 | ||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | 2.367 | 26.307 | ||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | 5.440 | 31.747 | Haidian | |||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | 1.546 | 33.293 | ||||||
| ｜ | ｜ | ｜ | ｜ | — | — | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 2.810 | 36.103 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 2.366 | 38.469 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 1.683 | 40.152 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 1.312 | 41.464 | |||||||
| ● | ● | ● | ▲ | 1.481 | 42.945 | |||||||
The line started construction in 2009. In September 2010, construction of Phase I was completed, and was followed by a three-month test run. Phase I of the line opened on December 30, 2010, and ran north from the Xi'erqi station on Line 13 to Nanshao station.[10] It connects the central Changping District with the Beijing subway network.[11]
On December 26, 2015, Phase II of the line opened, extending the line northwards to the Ming Tombs Scenic Area and terminating at Changping Xishankou station.
On December 31, 2021, the one-station extension to opened.
On February 4, 2023, the extension to opened.[12] (station was not opened)
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanshao — Xi'erqi | 30 December 2010 | 21.3NaN[13] | 7 | Phase 1 |
| Changping Xishankou — Nanshao | 26 December 2015 | 10.6NaN[14] | 5 | Phase 2 |
| Xi'erqi — Qinghe Railway Station | 31 December 2021 | 1.5NaN | 1 | South extension |
| Qinghe Railway Station — Xitucheng | 4 February 2023 | 9.7NaN | 5 | |
| Xitucheng — Jimenqiao | December 2024 (expected) | 1.4NaN | 1 | |
| Zhufangbei | Infill station | 1 |
Through service between Line 8 and Changping line via Zhuxinzhuang station is under planning.[15] [16]
The southern extension to Jimenqiao station is in length,[17] including a elevated section and a underground section.[18] The extension will add 8 underground stations to the line. The one-station extension to opened on December 31, 2021, and the section between Qinghe railway station and opened on February 4, 2023, with 5 new stations.[19] The opening date of station and station (interchange to Line 12) has not been announced yet.
A further southern extension to Xueyuannanlu is planned. It will interchange with Line 9 and Line 13A at Xueyuannanlu station (formerly known as Mingguangqiaoxi station).[20] [21] This extension is still under planning and construction has not started.[22]
The planned route of the Changping Line was chosen from three alternatives. The other original options placed the southern terminus of the line at the Beijing North railway station, near Line 2 at Xizhimen, or at Huoying, with transfers to Line 8 and Line 13. One original alternative plan set Phase II at 16.7km (10.4miles), with one extra station beyond the Ming Tombs.[23]
On January 5, 2009, the Changping District government signed land clearing contracts with townships along routes through Huilongguan, Shahe, and Nanshao, marking the official beginning of Phase I construction. Phase I was set to be completed by the end of 2010, and Phase II was scheduled for completion by 2012.
On September 19, 2010, the line commenced trial running with empty cars.[24]
On December 30, 2010, Phase I of the line entered into operation.
On December 26, 2015, Phase II of the line entered into operation, extending the line north underground for another 5 stations.
On December 31, 2021, a one-station extension to opened.
On February 4, 2023, the extension to opened.
During rush hours, in 2013, the section between Life Science Park and Xi'erqi Stations was the most congested section in the Beijing subway network, operating at 132% capacity.[25]
See main article: 2023 Beijing Subway collision.
On December 14, 2023, two Changping line trains collided between Xi'erqi station and Life Science Park station, causing one of the carriages to break apart. At least 515 people onboard were injured.[26] [27] [28] [29] The service between Xi'erqi and Zhuxinzhuang station was suspended due to the accident. On December 16, the full service on Changping line resumed.[30]
| Model | Image | Manufacturer | Year Built | Amount in Service | Fleet Numbers | Depot | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFM13 | CRRC Qingdao Sifang | 2009 2019 | 30(180 cars) | CP 001–CP 032 | Shisanling Jingqu (Ming Tombs) Dingsilu | 12 cars (CP0241-CP0246 and CP0321-CP0326) were taken out of service and in-storage after suffering the crash damage on December 14, 2023. | ||
| SFM93/BDK07 | CRRC Qingdao Sifang Beijing Subway Rolling Stock Equipment | 2021 | 36(216 cars) | CP 033–CP 068 | Shisanling Jingqu (Ming Tombs) Dingsilu |
