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Hangzhou Metro Line 1

Hangzhou Metro Line 1 (HZL1) is operated by Hangzhou MTR Corporation Limited (HZMTR), a joint venture of MTR Corporation (49% shareholding) and Hangzhou Metro Group Company Limited.

On 28 September 2012, HZMTR signed a Public-Private Partnership Concession Agreement with the Hangzhou Municipal Government for HZL1, and HZMTR is responsible for providing the electrical and mechanical systems and rolling stock for HZL1. The concession period is 25 years and revenue operation commenced on 24 November 2012. On 30 December 2020, the 11.2km-long HZL1 Phase 3 commenced passenger service, running between Xiasha Jiangbin Station and Xiaoshan International Airport Station with 5 stations. HZL1 Linping Section became an independent operation under Hangzhou Metro Line 9 in July 2021. HZL1 full line is 52.4 km long with 33 stations.

For more information about HZL1 and HZMTR, please visit http://www.mtrhz.com.cn.