Line 9 (Beijing Subway)

Line 9 of the Beijing Subway (Chinese: 北京地铁9号线; pinyin: běijīng dìtiě jiǔhào xiàn) is a rapid transit line in western Beijing. The line runs 16.5 km (10.3 mi) from the National Library in Haidian District to Guogongzhuang in Fengtai District with 13 stations. All stations are fully underground. Line 9's color is chartreuse.

Line 9
A Line 9 train reversing at National Library station in January 2021
Overview
Other name(s)M9 (planned name)
StatusOperational
LocaleFengtai and Haidian districts
Beijing
Termini
Stations13
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemBeijing Subway
Operator(s)Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corp., Ltd
Depot(s)Guogongzhuang
Rolling stock6-car Type B (DKZ33)
Daily ridership460,800 (2014 Avg.)
637,900 (2016 Peak)
History
OpenedDecember 31, 2011 (2011-12-31)
Technical
Line length16.5 km (10.3 mi)
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC Third rail
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Route map

planned northern extension
and connection with Changping line
connects Line 4
National Library
Nanchang river
Baishiqiaonan
Baiduizi
Yuyuantan and Bayi Lake
Military Museum
Beijing West railway station
Jingguang, Jingjiu railways, etc.
connects Line 7
Liuliqiaodong
Liuliqiao
inner – outer
Qilizhuang
Fengtai Dongdajie
Fengtai Nanlu
Keyi Lu
Fengtai Science Park
Guogongzhuang
connects Fangshan line
Guogongzhuang depot
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