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What total investment did Shenyang approve for Metro Line 3 Phase 1?

Phase 1 of Shenyang Metro Line 3 in Liaoning, China, is a 41.27 to 41.28 km line with 30 stations (10 interchanges), about 16.5 km elevated and 24.78 km underground, with a depot, a stabling yard and three main substations, which started construction on 28 December 2019. The Shenyang Development and Reform Commission's approval page of 3 April 2020 gives total investment of CNY 28.228 billion, while the municipal urban construction bureau lists CNY 23.13 billion as planned total investment. The western section Lida-Nanliguan opened on 30 December 2024, and Chinese Wikipedia reports the eastern section as opened on 30 June 2026.

Approved budget

CNY 28.228 billion

Approximately $4.09 billion

Cost basis: 2020

沈阳地铁1号线列车
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Approved budget2020
shenyang.gov.cn

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Timeline

  1. 28 December 2019

    Construction started

    Shenyang Urban and Rural Construction Bureau
  2. 30 December 2024

    Opened or launched

    fgw.shenyang.gov.cn

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