Line 13 (Chengdu Metro)

Line 13 of the Chengdu Metro (Chinese: 成都地铁13号线) is a metro line in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The first phase of the line officially opened on 16 December 2025. This entire section is underground. Line 13 is the first Chengdu Metro line using AC system fully automatic operation and Line 13 rolling stock is the first urban fully automatic train with a maximum designed speed of 140 km/h in China[3][4][5].

Line 13
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerChengdu
LocaleChengdu, China
Termini
Stations21
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChengdu Metro
Services1
Operator(s)Chengdu Metro Limited
Rolling stock8-car Type A (Driverless)[1]
History
Opened16 December 2025; 6 months ago (2025-12-16)
Technical
Line length29.07 km (18.06 mi)[2]
Number of tracks2
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationOverhead catenary, 25 kV AC
Operating speed100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) (maximum)

History

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  • On 11 November 2019, construction on line 13 began.[6]
  • On 16 December 2022, Line 13 Phase 1 finished Sanguantang to Jiuyan Bridge Section tunnel construction, marking the success of the longest underwater/river tunnel work in Chengdu Metro history.[7]
  • On 13 January 2023, 15 stations finished structural construction and tunnel finished 62%, railroad finished 10% [8]
  • On 30 March 2023, Line 13 Jiuyan Bridge~Xinnanmen section's tunnel boring machine finished construction.[9]
  • On 20 September 2023, Line 13's first train is finished. This is Chengdu's second metro line to use driverless automatic trains.[10]
  • On 16 December 2025, Line 13 Phase 1 entered service.[11]

Incidents

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  • In June 2024 a part of Line 13 collapsed, destroying the road above.[12]

Opening timeline

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SegmentCommencementLengthStationsName
Wayaotan — Long'an 16 December 2025 29.07 km (18.06 mi)[2] 21 Phase 1

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Stations

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Station name Connections
English Chinese
Wayaotan 瓦窑滩
Wanjiawan 万家湾
Peifeng 培风  9 
Wanshou Bridge 万寿桥
Dongpo Road 东坡路  7 
Guanghuacun 光华村
Du Fu Thatched Cottage 杜甫草堂
Qingyang Taoist Temple 青羊宫  5 
Xiaonan Street 小南街  17 
Wenweng Shishi 文翁石室  10 
Huaxiba 华西坝  1 
Xinnanmen 新南门  3 
Jiuyan Bridge 九眼桥
Sanguantang 三官堂  6 
Jingjusi 净居寺  8 
Sichuan Normal University 四川师大  7 
Jiaozi Flyover 娇子立交  30 
Xingfu Meilin 幸福梅林
Sansheng Flower Town 三圣花乡
Longhuasi 龙华寺
Long'an 龙安

References

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