Line 1 of the Dalian Metro (M1; Chinese: 大连地铁1号线; pinyin: Dàlián Dìtiě Yī Hào Xiàn) is a rapid transit line running from north to south in central Dalian. It was first opened on 30 October 2015. The line is 28.34 km (17.61 mi) long with 22 stations.
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History
The line was built in phases, with the 13-station first phase, running from Yaojia to Fuguo Street, opening on 30 October 2015. The line was extended to Convention & Exhibition Center on 29 January 2016 and Hua'nan North station was opened on 1 June 2017.
The second phase of the line, which consisted of the eastward extension of the line from Convention & Exhibition Center to Hekou, opened on 7 June 2017. In October 2017, most station names were re-translated from Pinyin into conventional English.
Future Development
Phase 3 of Line 1 from Yaojia to Dalian New Airport (Dalian Jinzhouwan Airport) is under planning.
Service routes
Hekou — Yaojia