Shanghai Metro Line 3

Infobox rail line
name = Line 3 (三号线)

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start = North Jiangyang Road
end = Shanghai South Railway Station
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Shanghai Metro/Line 3

Shanghai Metro Line 3 is a part of the Shanghai Metro system, and was previously known as the Pearl Line (明珠线). Unlike the majority of the lines in the Shanghai Metro system, Line 3 is an elevated light train.

The line runs from Jiangyang Road in the north to Shanghai South Railway Station in the southwest of the city, where it meets Line 1. While Line 1 goes straight through the city center, this line follows the Inner Ring Road around the city. A large part of this metro follows an old railway ring. All of this line is above ground (except for Tieli Road), and this was the first elevated light train line of the system.

This line shares the part between Baoshan Road and Hongqiao Road with the Line 4. Within this area are also the stations Shanghai South Railway Station and Zhongshan Park that offer interchange options to Line 1 and Line 2 respectively.

The interval between trains of this line is relatively high compared to the other two lines, with an interval of around 9 minutes (5.5 minutes in the peak hours). This was probably done to make it easier to include Line 4 into the schedule later on.

Some important information about this line:
* Manufacturer: French Alstom and Nanjing Puzhen
* Designed speed: 80 km/hour

History

* December 26, 2000: Shanghai South Railway Station-Jiangwan Town (trial opening)
* August 2001: Shanghai South Railway Station-Jiangwan Town (official opening)
* December 18, 2006: Jiangwan Town-North Jiangyang Road (15 km extension)

The first section of Line 3 was opened in 2000. In December 2006, it been extended to farther north to Baoshan District. [ [http://en.ce.cn/Industries/Transport/200612/12/t20061212_9739466.shtml Shanghai's metro line 3 extension to open next monday] ]

In October 2006, it was decided to rename "Wenshui Road East" station as "Dabaishu" station until the end of the year, adopting a new naming scheme: metro stations are no longer supposed to be named after neighbouring vertical streets (like bus stations), but famous streets and sights in the vicinity, making it easier for visitors to find these places. [ [http://www.shanghaidaily.com/art/2006/10/21/294831/3_Metro_station_names_will_be_changed.htm Three Metro station names will be changed (Shanghai Daily)] ]

Stations

Some important stops in this Line are:
* North Jiangyang Road Station - The northern terminus of Line 3
* Youyi Road Station - Baoshan Town is located nearby this station.
* Baoyang Road Station - The ferry port at Baoyang Road and also Baoshan Town are located nearby this station.
* Songbin Road Station - This station is located at Wusong Town, including a memorial for the Songhu Railway, the first railway in Shanghai near this station.
* Jiangwan Town - The Jiangwan Town offices are nearby this station.
* Hongkou Stadium- The home of Shanghai Shenhua Football Club is located at Hongkou Stadium. It is also a re-enter interchange with Line 8. A interchange hall or area is being built and will be completed in the future.
* Shanghai Railway Station - Passengers can interchange to Line 4. To transfer Line 1, you need exit and through a passenger tunnel and re-buy a ticket and re-entering the pay area.
* Zhongshan Park - Passengers can interchange to Line 2 and Line 4 at this stop.
* Yishan Road - Passengers can interchange with the Line 9 shuttle to Guilin Road.
* Shanghai South Railway Station - Passengers can interchange to Line 1 at this stop.

References