In this article, we will explore the impact of Shantou Metro on contemporary society. Since its emergence, Shantou Metro has captured the attention and curiosity of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Over the years, Shantou Metro has proven to be a topic of constant debate and has generated a variety of opinions and perspectives. Through detailed analysis, we will examine how Shantou Metro has influenced different aspects of everyday life, from the way we communicate to how we entertain and educate ourselves. This article seeks to provide a comprehensive view of Shantou Metro and its importance in today's society.
Shantou Metro (Chinese: 汕头轨道交通; pinyin: Shàntóu Guǐdào Jiāotōng), officially Shantou Rail Transit, is a monorailrapid transit system under construction in Shantou, Guangdong, China. Construction has started on a two-station test line between Shantou University and Xuelin Road, a route which will be part of Line 1 in the future. In the short term plan there will be three lines. The complete long-term plan for the system contains 8 lines and a total length of 230km.
History
Plans for a metro system to be built in Shantou date back to 2008. The system was approved by the municipal council in November 2016 and on December 28, 2016 construction commenced on the test section between Shantou University and Xuelin Road. Full-scale construction on the system has yet to begin due to Shantou not meeting the criteria required for building an urban rail transit system.
