Line 6 (Xiamen Metro)

Line 6
Exit 7 of Yinong Station
Overview
Other nameXiamen-Zhangzhou Rail Transit[1]
StatusUnder construction
OwnerXiamen Metro
LocaleXiamen and Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
Termini
  • Longjiang Mingzhu
  • Zhaiyang
    Fenglin (Future)
Stations30 (Xiamen section)
7 (Zhangzhou or Jiaomei section)[2]
37 (total)[3]
23 (Future)
Service
TypeRapid transit, Intercity rail
SystemXiamen Metro
OperatorXiamen Metro
Technical
Line length49.3 km (30.6 mi) (Xiamen section)[4]
9.8 km (6.1 mi) (Zhangzhou or Jiaomei section)[4][2]
59.27 km (36.83 mi) (total)[3]
33.07 km (20.55 mi) (Future)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electrification1.5 kV DC Overhead catenary contact
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph) (Maximum design speed)[4]
80 km/h (50 mph) (Maximum train speed)[5]

Line 6 of Xiamen Metro is an under construction subway line in Xiamen and Zhangzhou, Fujian, China. The Zhangzhou (Jiaomei) section is expected to operation in the second half of 2026[6]. This is the first intercity metro line in Fujian province[7].

Overview

The Jimei-Tong'an section (Jimei or Jitong section) of Line 6 spanning 26.2 km (16.3 mi) with 15 underground stations is part of Line 9 Phase 1. The total cost of the winning sections is approximately 7.4 billion RMB. The Jimei section will be split off and become Line 9 (Phase 1) section in the future. [8][9][10]

Line 6 uses high-durability stone flooring supplied by regional architectural specialists, with its elegant appearance and exceptional durability, perfectly meeting the high standards and stringent requirements for the metro station's interior design[11].

History

On 2 December 2019, the Xiamen Municipal Development and Reform Commission issued approval for the feasibility study report for Line 6 of Linhua section with a total length of 18.8 km (11.7 mi) and 13 underground stations[12].

On 26 December 2019, the Zhangzhou (Jiaomei section) of Line 6 was commenced construction and the first shield tunneling machine "Longjiang No. 1" was launched on 20 May 2021[13].

On 31 December 2019, the section from Yinong (formerly Lindai West) to Huaqiao University of Linhua section was commenced construction[4][14][12].

On 14 March 2023, the left line of tunneling section from Jiaomei East station (formerly Shetou) to Yinong station (formerly Lindai West) spanning 1,499.875 m (0.931979 mi) was successfully connected after 15 months of construction by using shield tunneling machine "Longjiang No. 6"[15][16].

On the afternoon of 6 June 2023, the last shield tunneling machine "Longjiang No.17" was successfully launched for Zhangzhou (Jiaomei) section of Line 6, marking the entry of shield tunneling construction into a sprint phase and laying a solid foundation for comprehensive shield tunneling[17].

At 8:50 am on 29 September 2023, the tunneling section from Jiaohai Road to Wenpu Road of Zhangzhou section spanning 772.078 m (0.479747 mi) was successfully connected[13].

On 31 December 2024, the left-line shield machine on the Suncuo Station to Jiageng Gymnasium Station section of line 6 was successfully launched[18].

On 24 March 2025, with the smooth laying of the last 25-meter track section at the Longjiang Mingzhu Station connection point, the track engineering of line 6 was successfully completed[1].

On 25 May 2025, the tunneling section from Suncuo Station to Jiageng Gymnasium Station spanning 923.42 m (0.57379 mi) was successfully connected[19].

On 27 May 2025, the main structure of the Jiatong section of Jiageng Gymnasium Station was successfully topped out. The total length of the station is 766 meters (including 340 meters in Jiatong section and 426 meters in Huabin section), making it the largest metro station under construction in Fujian[19].

On 20 November 2025, the Linhua section was passed the project acceptance inspection[20].

On 6 March 2026, the Zhangzhou (Jiaomei) section successfully passed the project engineering acceptance[20].

On 31 July 2026, the Zhangzhou and Linhua section of Line 6 was completed pre-operation safety assessments.[7].

Stations

Section Station name Transfer Distance

km

 Location
English Chinese
Zhangzhou (Jiaomei) section[21] Longjiang Mingzhu 龙江明珠 Longhai, Zhangzhou
Shimei 石美
Jiaojiang Road 角江路
Jiaomei Center 角美中心
Wenpu Road 文圃路
Jiaohai Road 角海路
Jiaomei East 角美东
Linhua section Yinong 一农 Haicang, Xiamen
Lindai 林埭
Dingmei 鼎美
Maluan Center 马銮中心  2   4 
Chenjing 陈井 Jimei, Xiamen
Xibin 西滨
Beitou 碑头
Xingbin 杏滨
Neimao 内茂
Dongren 董任
Guanren 官任  1 
Xinglinwan 杏林湾
Huaqiao University 华侨大学 Xiamen BRT
Jitong (Huabin) section Suncuo 孙厝  10 
Jiageng Gymnasium 嘉庚体育馆 Xiamen BRT
Line  9  Phase 1
Fenglin 凤林 Xiamen BRT
Jitong (Jiatong) section, which will become Line 9 Phase 1 in the future. Dong'an 东安
Meifang 美峰 Tong'an, Xiamen
Hongtangtou 洪塘头
Pantu 潘涂
Guanxun 官浔  4 
Xiamen BRT
Zhigu Yungu 智谷云谷  11 
Xiamen BRT
Hougu 后吴
Xihu 西湖
Third Hospital 第三医院 Xiamen BRT
Duqiao 杜桥
Xiangqiao 祥桥  5 
Xiaoximen 小西门
Tong'an No.1 Middle School 同安一中
Zhaiyang 寨阳

References

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  6. ↑ "地铁6号线，有新消息!". 16 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 "福建首条跨市域地铁通过"安全大体检"！厦门地铁6号线最新进展". 1 August 2026.
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  11. ↑ "Xiamen Metro Line 6 Project Successfully Completed". 6 December 2024.
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  20. 1 2 "厦门地铁6号线，全线项目工程验收通过！". Retrieved 10 March 2026.
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