Line 3 (Foshan Metro)
| Line 3 | |
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| 3 | |
![]() Line 3 train near Foshan University | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | M3 (FS 2011 plan name) East-West line (Chinese: 东西贯穿线) |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Foshan Urban Rail Transit Line 3 Development Co., Ltd. |
| Locale | Foshan (Nanhai, Shunde and Chancheng districts) Guangdong |
| Termini | |
| Stations |
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| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Foshan Metro |
| Services | 1 |
| Operator | Foshan Metro Operation Co., Ltd. |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 December 2022 |
| Technical | |
| Line length |
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| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC (Overhead lines) |
| Operating speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
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| Simplified Chinese | 佛山地铁3号线 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 佛山地鐵3號線 | ||||||||||
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Line 3 of Foshan Metro (FMetro) (Chinese: 佛山地铁3号线; pinyin: Fóshān Dìtiě Sān Hào Xiàn) is a metro line in Foshan that runs 66.09 km (41.07 mi) between Shunde College Railway Station in Shunde District and Foshan University in Nanhai District. The initial section between Shunde College Railway Station and Zhen'an opened on 28 December 2022, and the rear section between Zhen'an and Zhongshan Park (south section) and between Lianhe and Foshan University (north section) opened on 23 August 2024.[1][2] The full line will run from Shunde Port in Shunde District to Foshan University in Nanhai District.[3] The line was fully connected for full operation between the north and south sections with the opening of the remaining section between Zhongshan Park and Lianhe on 18 June 2026.[4] Foshan Railway Station, which is located within this section, opened on 1 July 2026.[5]
Opening timeline
| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunde College Railway Station — Zhen'an | 28 December 2022 | 39.96 km (24.83 mi) | 22 | Initial section |
| Zhen'an — Zhongshan Park | 23 August 2024[1] | 5.78 km (3.59 mi) | 4 | Rear section (South section) |
| Lianhe — Foshan University | 16.38 km (10.18 mi) | 9 | Rear section (North section) | |
| Zhongshan Park — Lianhe | 18 June 2026[4] | 3.97 km (2.47 mi) | 1 | Remaining section |
| Foshan Railway Station | 1 July 2026[5] | Infill station | 1 |
Stations
Notes
- ↑ Planned station, construction not yet started
References
- 1 2 李传智 (2024-08-20). "官宣!佛山地铁3号线在建段将于本周五开通" [Official announcement! The under-construction section of Foshan Metro Line 3 will open this Friday]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ 刘佳伦 (2024-08-23). "佛山3号线开通首日,人气如何?南方+记者带你现场直击" [How popular is Foshan Line 3 on its first day of operation? Nanfang+ reporter takes you to the scene]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ↑ 北青网 (28 December 2022). "广东佛山地铁3号线首通段正式开通运营" (in Chinese). Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- 1 2 Qiu Rihua (16 June 2026). "6月18日,佛山地铁3号线将全线通车" [Foshan Metro Line 3 will be fully operational on June 18.]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 1 2 Zhong Liting (30 June 2026). "广佛同城"加速度":高铁驶入佛山市中心,广州枢纽西翼扩容" [Guangzhou-Foshan integration is accelerating: high-speed rail enters downtown Foshan, expanding the western wing of the Guangzhou transportation hub.]. Southern Metropolis Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 June 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
