Latest extensions of Metro Lines 6 and 16 to open by month's end

Two new sections of lines 6 and 16 will begin operations at the end of this month, according to Shenzhen Metro.

Biyan Station on Phase II of the Line 6 spur. Photos courtesy of Shenzhen Metro

Phase II of the Line 6 spur, running within Guangming District, spans 4.96 km and extends from the existing Guangming Station (on Phase I of the spur) to Guangmingcheng Station, with intermediate stops at Biyan and Hongqiao Park.

Guangmingcheng Station, the starting point of Phase II of the Line 6 spur. 

As a key transport hub in northwestern Shenzhen, Guangmingcheng Station provides seamless transfers to the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link, the Ganzhou–Shenzhen High-Speed Railway, and Metro Line 13. In the future, it will connect with the planned Shenzhen–Dongguan–Zengcheng Intercity Railway, integrating high-speed, intercity, and metro services.

Biyan Station is expected to connect with Line 29, which is scheduled for completion in 2028.

A view of the fully automated train control system used on Line 6.

Trains on the Line 6 section will be fully autonomous. With a lightweight design that is 3 to 4 tons lighter than comparable models, these trains will save about 90,000 kWh of electricity and cut roughly 90 tons of CO2 emissions each year, according to Shenzhen Metro.

The new service is expected to significantly shorten commutes between Guangming Science City and downtown Futian.

Phase II of Line 16, operating in Longgang District, runs 9.54 km underground from Universiade Station to Yuanshan Xikeng Station and includes eight stops. Yuanshan Xikeng Station is planned to offer transfers to Line 19.

The opening of this section of Line 16 is expected to further improve connectivity between downtown Longgang and the Yuanshan area.

Track infrastructure on Phase II of Shenzhen Metro Line 6, showcasing the switching system inside the underground tunnel.

According to the fare structure announced by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission, rides will start at 2 yuan (about $0.28) for the first 4 kilometers. From there, the fare increases by 1 yuan for every additional 4 kilometers up to 12 kilometers, every 6 kilometers between 12 and 24 kilometers, and every 8 kilometers beyond 24 kilometers. Business-class cabins will cost up to three times the standard fare.