HANGZHOU | Subway

[Woonsocket54]

Signs have gone up all over town directing pedestrians to their nearest station in preparation for trial service later this month

http://ori.hangzhou.com.cn/ornews/co...nt_4429517.htm

















At least some station names are translated instead of transliterated (e.g. West Lake Cultural Square)


http://zzhz.zjol.com.cn/05zzhz/syste...77726_01.shtml

[hmmwv]

So down arrow means the metro is behind you?

[Woonsocket54]

Originally Posted by hmmwv

So down arrow means the metro is behind you?

Either that or that it's below you, although at 300 meters this would be deeper than St Petersburg or Pyongyang, so I doubt it.

[FM 2258]

I don't like the down arrow pointing to the metro station, an up arrow would make more sense to me. Down arrow to me means that the station entrance is near the sign. At least they have a distance on the sign.

[skyridgeline]

Originally Posted by FM 2258

I don't like the down arrow pointing to the metro station, an up arrow would make more sense to me. Down arrow to me means that the station entrance is near the sign. At least they have a distance on the sign.

I think the entrance is just right behind the photographer. They just want to show off the biggest bike share program in the world as well.

In China,



means you're going down (to the platforms).

Or going down this way (I suggest no running ) ...

designboom.com

[chornedsnorkack]

Originally Posted by _Night City Dream_

My wife told me Hangzhou subway didn't open. The launch has been put off to the end of October. Is that true?

October shall end this Wednesday.

On which specific day has or shall Hangzhou metro open?

[George08]

Any update about the line 1?

[big-dog]

Still don't have the exact opening date yet but it should be very soon.

Here's a picture of waiting seats in Hangzhou subway stations, very traditional style



pics from weibo

[Juris Doctor]

I was in Hangzhou two years ago and a large section of the downtown area was sealed off for the subway construction.

Anyways, love the west lake area!

[Rebe]

So, will Line 1 open this month?
1 Oct - 29 Oct - Nov. Is this final term or it will be postponed. I do not know whether there are any more authorities who have not been riding Line 1 yet.

[Norge78]

Nov 17, 2012 | Source: City Express/Translated by Shanghai Daily


Hangzhou residents will join other major cities in China in welcoming an underground subway transportation network when the city's Metro Line 1 will finally be put into service.

A total of 600,000 free tickets have been handed out to residents for a four-day trial operation, starting tomorrow.

The subway will be open to ticket holders from 9am to 5pm from Sunday to Wednesday. Passengers need to pay attention to the scheduled time printed on their tickets to avoid huge crowds.

The metro operator is asking each commuter to take part in a survey after the free ride and suggestions are welcome.

http://www.hicenter.cn/news_detail.asp?id=2179

[Woonsocket54]

http://tupian.zjol.com.cn/05tupian/s...53788_14.shtml

[Woonsocket54]

http://bbs.fengniao.com/forum/2773598.html

[big-dog]

couldn't see the pics from Fengniao, they don't allow external links.

[Woonsocket54]

They do after you've had their cookie.

[VECTROTALENZIS]

Great system! This looks like one of the more modern and fresh metros in China in terms of design.

Are there any more lines under construction?

[big-dog]

11.18 start of a 4-day free trial















sina.com

[Attus]

How long is this line currently (in kilometers)?

[Attus]

Length: 47.97 km (41.36 km underground, 6.14 elevated)

Is it true?

[big-dog]

yes. the furthest distance passenger can take is around 40km, cost RMB8 ($1.27).

here's the fare chart.



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