The Opening of Nanjing Metro Line 5 Northern Section

At 6 a.m. on August 6, the northern section of Nanjing Metro Line 5 commenced initial operation. With the initial operation of the northern section, it signifies that Nanjing Metro Line 5 has achieved full line operation. Line 5 starts at Jiyin Avenue Station and ends at Fangjiaying Station, serving as a main line running north-south through the main urban area of Nanjing. The line is entirely underground with a total length of 37.4 kilometers and 30 underground stations. The trains use a 6-car A-type configuration with a maximum operating speed of 80 kilometers per hour.