The Guangfo line or Guangfo Metro or Foshan Metro Line 1 is an intercity metro line in China that connects the cities of Foshan and Guangzhou in Guangdong province. As of December 2018, the line is 39.6km (24.61mi) long and has 25 stations, all underground. Guangfo Line is the first intercity metro line in China that span two cities: Guangzhou and Foshan, become a "golden corridor" for the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.[1]
History
Map of Guangfo Line
The line was expected to start construction in 2002 with a tentative opening in 2009.[3][4][5] However, due to capital shortage, its construction was claimed to be suspended until it resumed in 2007.[6] The section between Kuiqi Lu and Xilang was completed in 2010. The Xilang–Yangang section began operation on December 28, 2015.[7] The section between Yangang and Lijiao was completed in 2018.[8]
Since 24 April 2016, Wi-Fi is available across the entire line.[9]