| Jinan SkyShuttle | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Jinan SkyShuttle train in December 2025 | |
| Overview | |
| Stations | 32 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Jinan Metro |
| History | |
| Opened | 6 December 2025 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 30.55 km (18.98 mi)[1][2] |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
The Jinan SkyShuttle (Chinese: 济南云巴), officially Jinan SkyShuttle Line 1 (Chinese: 济南云巴1号线), is an elevated rubber-tyred metro line in Jinan, China. The 30.55-kilometre (18.98 mi) long line has 32 stations.[1][2] The line runs in a loop connecting to Line 2 of the Jinan Metro at terminus Pengjiazhuang, with four future interchange stations for Lines 4 and 8 when they open.
History
[edit]Construction began in 2023. Trial operations began on 7 August 2025,[3] and the full line opened to the public on 6 December 2025.[1][2]
Map
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Technology
[edit]The line uses BYD's SkyShuttle system (Chinese: 云巴; pinyin: Yún Bā; lit. 'Cloud Bus'). This line is the first SkyShuttle installation in Shandong province.[3]
Trains are driverless and are operated in a two-car formation, with each train having a capacity of 140 passengers and capable of speeds up to 80 km/h.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "济南云巴开通运营 全长30.55公里起步价2元". Xinhua Net.
- ^ a b c "济南云巴通车首日 "尝鲜"市民排起队".
- ^ a b "Jinan SkyShuttle train begins no-load trial operations". shandong.chinadaily.com.cn.
- ^ "Jinan, a City of Springs Biz Updates SkyShuttle completed in eastern Jinan". english.jinan.gov.cn.