AS part of the city’s third batch of new construction projects for 2024, Phase I of Metro Line 27 stands out as a significant development in the city’s public transportation network. Line 27’s Phase I is part of the second batch of planned routes under Phase V of Shenzhen’s urban rail transit construction plan (2023 to 2028).

This conventional line is set to serve the bustling areas of Nanshan Hi-Tech Park, Xili, and Longhua, stretching approximately 25 kilometers in length. Construction of this phase is expected to be completed by 2029.

The proposed route for Line 27 begins in the Qianwan area and terminates in the Banxuegang area. Along its path, it will link several key locations, including the Xili mega transport hub, X-Lake Sciensity, the Shenzhen North Railway Station business center, and Banxuegang Science and Technology City.

Line 27 is strategically important because it will support the expansion of Shenzhen’s urban core area and foster the accelerated development of crucial areas like Qianhai and Banxuegang. It will also serve commuting needs along the line and facilitate the distribution of passenger flows at the Xili and Shenzhen North railway hubs, significantly enhancing travel convenience for city residents and visitors alike.(Zhang Yu)