Line 13 (Shanghai Metro)

Line 13 is a north-west to south-east line of the Shanghai Metro network. It runs between Jinyun Road in Jiading and Zhangjiang Road in Pudong. It was once used as a dedicated line (Expo line) for the World Expo to serve the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The line is colored pink on system maps.

Line 13
Overview
Other name(s)M5 (planned name);
Expo line (former name in 2010)
Native name上海地铁13号线
StatusOperational
OwnerShanghai Rail Transit Line 13 Development Co., Ltd.
LocalePudong, Huangpu, Jing'an, Putuo, and Jiading districts, Shanghai, China
Termini
Stations36
Service
Type Rapid transit
System Shanghai Metro
ServicesMainline: Jinyun RoadZhangjiang Road
Partial mainline: Jinyun RoadHuapeng Road
Operator(s)Shanghai No. 2 Metro Operation Co. Ltd.
Depot(s)Beidi Road depot;
Chuanyang River depot
Rolling stock62 Class A 6-car trains
Daily ridership737,800 (2019 peak)
History
CommencedMarch 21, 2007 (2007-03-21) (Expo line section)
OpenedApril 20, 2010 (2010-04-20) (As Expo line from Madang Road to Shibo Avenue)
Last extensionDecember 30, 2018 (2018-12-30)
ClosedNovember 2, 2010 (2010-11-02) (Expo line)
ReopenedDecember 30, 2012 (2012-12-30)
Technical
Line length43.3 km (26.91 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationOverhead lines 1.5kV DC
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Average speed: 32.8 km/h (20 mph)
SignallingALSTOM Urbalis CBTC
Route map
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