Line 1 (Kunming Metro)


The Line 1/2 of the Kunming Metro is an elevated Metro line that connects the Chenggong with Kunming's urban center. The line is long and currently has thirty-one stops with the as the northern terminal, and as the southern terminal. The line entered into operation on 20 May 2013. On subway maps, the Line's color is red/ blue. Line 1/2 will be split into two operational lines once Line 1 and Line 2 is completed.

Hours of operation

From 2013, the hours of operation for line 1, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 midnight daily with an 8 minutes interval frequency.
Line 1/2 trains travels at speeds of up to. On the initial operation one-way trip will take approximately 34 minutes.

Opening timeline

;Line 1
SegmentCommencementLengthStationName
Xiaodongcun — University Town South20 May 201312Phase 1
South Ring Rd — Xiaodongcun30 April 20146Phase 1
Chunrong Street — Kunming South28 December 20164Kunming South connector project

;Line 2
SegmentDate openedLengthStationName
North Bus station — South Ring Rd30 April 201414Phase 1

Route

Line 1/2 runs in Panlong District, Guandu District and Chenggong District.