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Line 32
32
Overview
StatusUnder construction
LocaleShenzhen, Guangdong
Termini
StationsPhase 1: 4
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemShenzhen Metro
Services1
Operator(s)SZMC (Shenzhen Metro Group)
Technical
Line lengthPhase 1: 9.5km
CharacterUnderground
Operating speed80km/h

Line 32 of the Shenzhen Metro is a line under construction, which will run entirely in Dapeng New District from Xichong at the terminus of Line 8 to Kuichong East for approximately 9.5 kilometers.[1][2] Construction began on 8 May 2024.

History & Route Alignment Schemes

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Line 32 first appeared in the "Shenzhen Metro Masterplan (2016-2030)" announced on December 29, 2016. In the plan, the line starts from Xiaomeisha station, turns south at Kuichong, passes through Dapeng, Nan'ao and other places before ending at Xinda station, with a total length of 29.4 kilometers. The initial plan is expected to use BYD cloud rail technology to build a straddle monorail line.[3]

On April 6, 2021, construction of the third phase of Line 8 was implemented, extending from Xiaomeisha eastward to Xichong. The starting point of Line 32 was also changed to Xichong station. At the same time, the Shenzhen-Huizhou Intercity Railway has also added a Dapeng branch line with its terminal at Xinda station, which to a certain extent replaced the Kuichong-Xinda section of the line; this line has also been changed to a horizontal connection line and the distance has been greatly reduced.[4]

On August 26, 2022, the "Shenzhen Metro Phase V Expansion Plan (2023-2028)" was officially announced, and Line 32 has been included in it.[5] There are 2 schemes. Both schemes will start at Xichong and end at Kuichong East. The full underground scheme has a total length of about 9.4 kilometers and 3 stations. The total length of the elevated scheme is about 9.5 kilometers, and there are 5 stations. Except for Xichong station, the others are elevated stations.[6]

On October 31, 2023, the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources announced the final announcement of the "Shenzhen Rail Transit Line 32 Transportation Detailed Plan (Xichong to Kwai Chung East Section)" (draft). From west to east, it is laid along the main roads such as Yanba Expressway, Kuichong Road and Yan'an Road, with a length of about 9.5 kilometers and 3 stations: Shangdong Station, Kuichong Station and Kuichong East Station. The whole line is underground. It shares the Xichong depot, which is under construction with Line 8. The address of the depot is located in the Xichong area, on the north side of the Yanba Expressway, with a land area of about 16 hectares.[7] On March 13, 2024, Tuyang Station was added between Shangdong and Kuichong stations.

Stations (Phase 1)

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Station name Connections Location
English Chinese
Xichong 溪涌  8  (through service) Dapeng New District
Shangdong 上洞
Tuyang 土洋
Kuichong 葵涌
Kuichong East 葵涌东

References

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