Chongqing Metro (重庆轨道交通)

Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) is an important component of Chongqing's urban infrastructure, providing a comprehensive and efficient rapid transit system for the city's residents and visitors. In operation since 2005, it serves the transportation needs of the city's main business and entertainment areas of the city and the inner suburbs. The system consists of five lines and 119 stations, and the system starts operating at 06:30 every day. Lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, the Loop Line and the Jiangtiao Line are conventional heavy-rail metro lines, Lines 2 and 3 are high-capacity monorail.

OperatorChongqing City Transportation Development
Operation start18 June 2005
Total Lines13 Metro Lines
Total Station261 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryChongqing China
Official Webhttp://www.cqmetro.cn

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ Line 033Chongqing West Station ⇄ Hualong
▣ Line 125Chaotianmen ⇄ Bishan
▣ Line 225Jiaochangkou ⇄ Yudong
▣ Line 339Yudong ⇄ Terminal 2 of Jiangbei Airport
▣ Line 37Bijin ⇄ Jurenba
▣ Line 424Min'an Ave. ⇄ Huangling
▣ Line 532Yuegangbeilu ⇄ Tiaodeng
▣ Line 628Chayuan ⇄ Beibei
▣ Line 613Lijia ⇄ Shaheba
▣ Line 931Gaotanyan ⇄ Huashigou
▣ Line 1027Wangjiazhuang ⇄ Lanhualu
▣ Line 1819Fuhualu ⇄ Tiaodengnan
▣ Jiangtiao Line7Tiaodeng ⇄ Shengquansi

  • Chongqing Rail Transit consists of several operational lines, each designated with a number, covering different areas of the city.
  • The system is actively expanding with new lines and extensions aimed at increasing the overall coverage and efficiency of Chongqing's transit network.
  • The total length of the CRT network has seen a steady increase as new lines and extensions have been added to accommodate the city's growing population and urban growth.
  • Chongqing Rail Transit provides a substantial number of daily riders, playing an important role in daily commuting for residents and visitors.
  • The metro system is equipped with modern facilities, including air-conditioned trains, digital signage and other features aimed at providing a comfortable and efficient travel experience.
  • CRT is potentially well integrated with other modes of transportation, facilitating smooth transfers for passengers between different transit systems.
  • Like many metro systems in China, the CRT likely uses a contactless smart card system for fare payment, providing convenience and efficiency for passengers.
  • Chongqing Rail Transit operates on a schedule, with specific operating hours and varying train frequencies to accommodate peak and non-peak travel times.