Shiraz Metro
The Shiraz Metro (Persian: متروی شیراز, Metro-yé Shiraz) is the rapid transit system in Shiraz, Fars, Iran, operated by Shiraz Urban Railway Organization. Construction began in 2001, and service in the first line officially commenced on October 11, 2014.[2]
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| Overview | |||
| Owner | Shiraz Municipality | ||
| Locale | Shiraz, Fars, Iran | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
| Number of lines | 6 | ||
| Number of stations | 20 | ||
| Daily ridership | 65,000 | ||
| Annual ridership | 18,000,000 (2019) [1] | ||
| Website | http://shirazmetro.ir | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 11 October 2014 | ||
| Operator(s) | Shiraz Urban Railway Organization | ||
| Number of vehicles | 13 trains | ||
| Train length | 5-cars | ||
| Headway | 12 minutes | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 24.5 km (15.2 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | 1.5 kV DC overhead line | ||
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Lines
The Shiraz Metro consists of 6 lines. As of 2017, Line 1 is operating, Lines 2 and 3 are under construction, and the remaining 3 lines are at different stages of design and planning.
| Line Number | Year First Opened | Expected Year of Extension | Length (km) | Total No. of Stations | Type | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | 2016 | 24.5 | 20 | Metro | Active |
| 2 | 2021 | TBA | 15 | 13 | Metro | Under construction |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | 10 | 7 | Metro | Under construction |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Metro | Design phase |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Metro | Design phase |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Metro | Primary design phase |
| CURRENT TOTAL | 24.5 | 20 | ||||
Line 1
Constructions for Line 1 were started in 2001, and the first phase for this line was officially commenced by Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri on October 11, 2014. The first phase runs for 11 kilometres between Ehsan Sq. in the north-western part of the city and Namazi Sq. in downtown with eight stations in between. Line 1 runs over the ground surface between Mirza-yé Shirazi and Shahed stations.[3] The second phase was recently commenced and service in now operational all the way to the Gol-é-Sorkh Sq., located just by the city airport in the south-eastern part of the city. This has extended Line 1 to 24.5 kilometres with 19 underground and 1 surface stations in between.
At the 13.5-kilometre (8.4 mi) southern end of Line 1, two separate tunnels, each with a diameter of 6 metres (20 ft), were constructed,[2] with the rest was built as a double track cut-and-cover tunnel. Stations in shallow underground sections have side platforms, while deep-level stations have island platforms.
- Stations


| Number | Name | Location | Condition | Began operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahid Dastgheyb | Next to Shiraz Airport |
Active | 2017 |
| 2 | Shahid Doran | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2017 |
| 3 | Forsat-e Shirazi | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2018 |
| 4 | Janbazan | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2018 |
| 5 | Ghadir | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2018 |
| 6 | Razi | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2017 |
| 7 | Fazilat | Modares Boulevard | Active | 2017 |
| 8 | Kaveh | Modares Boulevard Next to Bus Terminal |
Active | 2018 |
| 9 | Valiasr | Valiasr Square | Active | 2017 |
| 10 | Vakilorroaya | Zand Street | Active | 2020 |
| 11 | Zandiyeh | Zand Boulevard | Active | 2015 |
| 12 | Imam Hossein | Imam Hossein Square | Active | 2019 |
| 13 | Namazi | Namazi Square | Active | 2014 |
| 14 | Shahid Avini | Shahid Avini Street | Active | 2017 |
| 15 | Shahid Motahari | Shahid Motahari Square | Active | 2017 |
| 16 | Qasrodasht | Qasrodasht Square | Active | 2014 |
| 17 | Shahed | Shahed Boulevard | Active | 2015 |
| 18 | Mirza-ye Shirazi | Mirza-ye Shirazi Boulevard (MoalyAbad Boulevard) | Active | 2015 |
| 19 | Shari'ati | Mirza-ye Shirazi Boulevard (MoalyAbad Boulevard) | Active | 2014 |
| 20 | Ehsan | Ehsan Square | Active | 2014 |
Line 2
The 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) Line 2 is currently under construction. It will intersect with Line 1 at Imam Hossein Sq.[2]
Line 2 will run to Mian Rood and Aadel Abad via Enghelab Street and Basij Square. There will be two separate tunnels, each with 7 metre in diameter, at the depth of 15 metres. Among the 10 planned stations, there will be 2 surface stations.
Line 3 (to Sadra)
The seven-station, 10-kilometre (6.2 mi) Line 3 is under construction. First station will start from Mirza-ye Shirazi Metro Station in Line 1 and connects to Sadra, Fars, new city in northwest of Shiraz. [2]
Future Lines
Lines 4, 5 and 6 are in the design stage.


Rolling stock
Line 1 is being operated using a fleet of 27 five-car 1.5 kV DC overhead electric train-sets which were supplied by the Chinese CNR Corporation and a local partner (IRICO), under a contract awarded in November 2010.[3]
Network Map

See also
References
- "کدام شهرهای کشور مترو دارند؟ (Jan 29 2019)". www.isna.ir. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- "Shiraz metro Line 1 opens". Railway Gazette International. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-29.
- Ltd, DVV Media International. "Shiraz metro Line 1 opens". railwaygazette.com.
External links
Media related to Shiraz Metro at Wikimedia Commons

