A half-hour twin-city life circle is emerging! Recently, Shenzhen Metro Group and Dongguan Industrial Group signed the Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement, explicitly establishing a leading group for deepening cooperation, and fully launching the rail transit line docking plan between the two cities. Currently, it has been determined that Shenzhen will have 5 metro lines connecting with Dongguan, and Dongguan will also usher in the "Metro Era". The connection of Shenzhen-Dongguan rail transit is of great significance for strengthening cooperation between the two cities. The signing of this agreement also marks substantial progress in the strategic cooperation of rail transit construction between the two cities. However, although the connecting lines between Shenzhen and Dongguan have been determined, specific line and station plans, transfer methods, construction schedules, and other issues still need further confirmation.

Dongguan may introduce investment from Shenzhen Metro Group
The interconnection of rail transit will bring great impact to Shenzhen and Dongguan. Currently, the two cities have established a leading group for deepening cooperation in rail transit construction between Shenzhen and Dongguan, with principal leaders from both cities as the group leaders, and established a bi-monthly meeting mechanism to timely coordinate and solve major issues and problems in cooperation, ensuring the smooth progress of various works.
The reporter learned that the two parties will focus on studying the deepening of the line network connection plan and specifically study the connection plans for the following 5 lines, including the connection plan between Shenzhen Line 6 and Dongguan Line 1; the connection plan between Shenzhen Line 11 and Dongguan Line 3; the connection plan between Shenzhen Line 20 and Dongguan Line 2; the line and station plan for Shenzhen Line 10 (connecting Futian and Longgang) passing through Dongguan Fenggang Town; and the "Technology Central Axis" line plan for Shenzhen Line 13 via Nanshan and Guangming New District to Dongguan Songshan Lake.
In addition, the discussion meeting also explored PPP cooperation for new line projects in Dongguan. The two parties will further study the investment models, funding ratios, and other related matters for the construction of subsequent new lines such as Dongguan Line 1 and Line 3, consider the possibility of introducing investment from Shenzhen Metro Group, and accelerate the construction of new Dongguan rail transit lines.
Dongguan to usher in "Metro Era" in May next year
The reporter learned from the meeting that the construction of Dongguan Metro is progressing smoothly, and operation preparations are being systematically advanced. Line 2 has fully entered the practical stage of acceptance and takeover, and joint debugging and testing. Dongguan is about to fully enter the "Metro Era".
In terms of engineering construction, Line 2 started construction in the experimental section in March 2010, and the entire line started construction in December of the same year. Up to now, the line has successively achieved important milestone goals such as "all stations capped", "tunnel breakthrough", "track connection", "power connection", and "hot滑" (hot滑 likely means hot滑 test). The installation of equipment on the entire line is 90% complete, station decoration is 85% complete, all 20 trains have arrived at the depot, and the depot, main substation, and main line have been handed over to operations. It is planned to conduct trial operation without passengers on December 30, 2015, and officially open for trial operation in May 2016.
In terms of operation preparations, Dongguan City will strive for the rail transit to implement the large industrial electricity price policy, and the fare plan will soon complete the public representative hearing. The final plan is currently awaiting approval by the municipal government. At the same time, Line 2 will sign an agreement with Dongguan Tong Company on clearing work to ensure it is put into use when Line 2 opens for trial operation. Currently, the organizational structure, management system, and operation team of the operation branch have basically taken shape, and they have been stationed at all stations along the line in a 24-hour duty mode.
Dongguan Metro Line 1 to start construction in September next year
The meeting also disclosed relevant information about Dongguan Metro Line 1. The reporter learned that the feasibility study report of the metro line has been submitted to the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission for approval and has passed the evaluation by the expert group commissioned by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. It is expected to receive approval before the end of the year. According to industry experience, Line 1 has simultaneously completed the establishment of a database of bidders for survey, design, and measurement of municipal rail transit projects and the preparation of some bidding documents. It is planned to release the design bidding announcement in November, and at the same time promote project financing. In September, the National Development and Reform Commission agreed to include Dongguan Line 1 in the second batch of the National Development and Reform Fund list and obtained 400 million yuan of project capital from the National Development and Reform Fund.
According to the introduction, Dongguan Metro Line 1 is planned to start construction in September next year. The initial construction section is "Binjiang Sports Park Station - Dongchengnan Station". The entire line will start construction in April 2017 and open for trial operation in 2022. Currently, the 21 stations of Line 1 have been finalized, starting from Wanghong Station in the west to Huangjiang Center Station in the east, passing through Wangniudun, Hongmei, Daojiao, Wanjiang, Nancheng, Dongcheng, Dalingshan, Songshan Lake, Dalang, Huangjiang and other towns and streets. It connects the passenger flow corridors of the central urban area, the northwest area, and the southeast area.
As for Metro Line 3, the first phase of the project is determined to be "Dongguan East Station - Chang'an New District South Station". The line reserves conditions for the second phase project to extend northward at Dongguan East Station, covering Qiaotou Town and Qishi Town, and reserves conditions for transfer connection with Huizhou rail transit lines at the end of the line. The total estimated investment is 30.29 billion yuan.
Connect the dots
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 connects with Dongguan Line 3
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 is a city express line connecting important western clusters. The line starts at Shanghai Hotel, passes through Futian Hub, Nanshan, Qianhai, Airport, Shajing, and ends at Songgang Bitou. The total length is 54.3 kilometers with 18 stations. It is planned to reserve conditions for transfer connection at Bitou Station to Dongguan Chang'an Town Haiyue Garden Station or Chang'an Pedestrian Street Station. It is expected to be completed in 2016.
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 3 is a tangential line from southwest to east, passing through 8 towns and streets, with 24 stations and a total length of 66.2 kilometers. Dongguan Metro Line 3 stations: Qishi Boxia Station, Dongzhan Industrial Park Station, Dongshan Avenue Station, Qiaotou West Station, Dadong Road Station, Dongguan East, Dongguan Station, Changping North, Changping North Ring Road, Dongkeng South, Zhongxing Avenue, Songshan Lake North, Songshan Lake, Songshan Lake University Town, Songshan Lake Enterprise Headquarters, Haiyue Garden, Lianhua Square, Chang'an Pedestrian Street, Chang'an Wusha Village, Chang'an Jinsha, Chang'an Jian'an Road, Chang'an New District North, Chang'an New District, Chang'an New District South Station.
Shenzhen Metro Line 6 connects with Dongguan Line 1
Shenzhen Metro Line 6 is a rail express line, starting at Shenzhen Science Museum, passing through Shenzhen North Station, Longhua, Shiyan, Guangming, and ending at Songgang. The total length is 49.7 kilometers with 26 stations. It will reserve conditions for connection with Dongguan Metro Line 1 at Lilin Station. Dongguan Metro Line 1 will be extended to Shenzhen Lilin Station for about 8 kilometers.
Dongguan Metro Line 1 is a northwest-southeast rail line. In the future, conditions for extension will be reserved at Machong West Station to extend to Huangpu Passenger Port Station and connect with Guangzhou Line 5. The extension connection section is about 5 kilometers long. Thus, from Shenzhen, one can enter Guangzhou by transferring twice on the metro.
Dongguan Metro Line 1 passes through 11 towns and streets in Dongguan, with 24 stations and a total length of 69.6 kilometers. The first phase of the project is from Wanghong to Huangjiang Center Station. Currently, Line 1 has not yet started construction.
Dongguan Metro Line 1 preset stations: Machong West, Machong East, Wanghong, Daojiao, Daojiao East, People's Hospital, Bus Terminal, Binjiang Stadium, Guantai Road, Hongfu Road, Xinyuan Road, Dongchengnan, Shuilianshan, Dalingshan North, Dalingshan, Dalingshan East, Songshan Lake, Dalang West, Dalang, Wetland Park, Huangjiang North, Huangniupu, Huangjiang Center, Huangjiang South.
Shenzhen Metro Line 20 connects with Dongguan Line 2
Shenzhen Metro Line 20 Fuyong Line is positioned to support the Greater Airport and T4 hub, and will strengthen the connection with Dongguan Chang'an New District. In the long term, conditions for connection to Dongguan Line 2 are reserved.
Dongguan Line 2, which will open before May next year, is the first rail transit line to open in Dongguan. Line 2 has a total length of 55.7 kilometers with 23 stations, of which the first phase is from Dongguan Railway Station to Humen Railway Station. Dongguan Metro Line 2 stations: Dongguan Railway Station, Chashan Station, Liuhua Park Station, Xiaqiao Station, Tianbao Station, Dongcheng Station, Qifeng Park Station, Hongfu Road Station, Xiping Station, Gedi Station, Chenwu Station, Liaoxia Station, Shanmei Station, Exhibition Center Station, Humen Railway Station, Humen North Station, Humen Avenue Station, Humen Jinjie Road, Humen Guangming Road, Humen South Station, Chang'an New District West Station, Chang'an New District East Station.
Shenzhen Line 10 passes through Dongguan Fenggang Town line and station
Shenzhen Metro Line 10 starts from Futian Port Station to Pinghu Center Station, with a total length of 29.9km and 24 stations. It connects Futian Port, Futian South, Futian Central District, Meilin, Bantian, Xuegang, Pinghu and other eastern parts of Shenzhen's central development axis. Currently, Line 10 has started construction and is expected to open in 2020. In the long term, conditions for passing through Dongguan Fenggang to Longgang are reserved.
Shenzhen Line 13 connects Songshan Lake and Guancheng
Shenzhen Metro Line 13 is positioned as a city express line in Shenzhen, strengthening the rapid connection between Houhai Center, Guangming, and Guancheng. In the long term, it reserves conditions for extending to Dongguan's Songshan Lake and Guancheng.