Jinan Metro

Planning of the system began in the early 2000s but was delayed due to 2008 world economic crisis. After years of preparation, construction started at an official ceremony on 29 December 2013. Line 1 was opened on 1 April 2019. The fare system is based on existing smart card technology. ==Lines in operation==

Line 1 Line 1 runs north–south in the western part of the city. The line began operating on 1 April 2019, and cost CN¥12 billion to build. The line began operating on 26 March 2021. Line 3 Line 3 (Phase 1) is long. It is completely underground. The line began operating on 28 December 2019. Line 4 Line 4 is long. The line began operating on 27 December 2025. SkyShuttle Line 1 Jinan SkyShuttle Line 1 runs in a loop in the eastern part of the city. The fully elevated line using a BYD SkyShuttle automated guideway transit system began operating on 6 December 2025. It is 30.55 km in length with 32 stations. ==Future Development==

;Phase 2 Construction Plan Phase 2 was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on 30 October 2020. Phase 2 consists of 159.6 km of new subway and is proposed to start construction in 2020. ==Rolling stock==

Lines 1, 2, and 3 use Type B rolling stock. Lines 2 and 3 have six-car trains, whereas Line 1 has four-car trains with provision for an increase to six-car trains in the future. Lines 4, 6 and 8 use high capacity type A rolling stock. Lines 7 and 9 will use high capacity Type A rolling stock like the lines 4, 6 and 8. ==See also==