[Commentary] On December 28th, Line S6 (Ningju Intercity) and the west extension of Line 2 were in operation at the initial stage. Among them, Line S6 (Ningju Intercity) was the first inter-city rail transit line in Jiangsu Province. It is of great significance to help the development of Nanjing Metropolitan Area.

  [Explanation] Line S6 (Ningju Intercity) is the first urban rail transit line in Nanjing Metropolitan Circle to open after the approval of the Nanjing Metropolitan Circle Development Plan. Its opening and operation will enable residents of Nanjing and Zhenjiang to start on the rail The dual-city life not only plays an important role in creating a one-day living circle and a one-hour commuting circle in the metropolitan area, but also has a significant role in the development of the integration of Ningju, the integration of Ningju, the integration of Nanjing, the city of Nanjing, and the Yangtze River Delta. enhancement.

  [Concurrent] Pan Ying, a citizen of Nanjing

  Today I am very honored to see the subway (line S6) open. I came here with excitement. It usually takes more than an hour to get to the city. After this subway (line S6), travel and life are all Much more convenient.

  [Concurrent] Jurong Citizen Zhou Yijun

  After the subway (line S6) was opened, it was a happy event for us in Jurong. I came here to catch the first bus.

  [Explanation] Line S6 (Ningju Intercity) starts at Maqun Station, a comprehensive interchange hub in eastern Nanjing, and passes through Qilin, Tangshan, Huangmei, Jurong North New Town, Jurong City, and finally Jurong High-speed Railway Station.

  [Concurrent] Zhang Peng, maintenance staff of Ningju intercity train

  It directly shortens the life radius between Nanjing and Jurong, and brings the life circle of the two cities closer. I feel particularly good.

  [Explanation] At present, the operating mileage of Nanjing Metro has increased from 378 kilometers of 10 lines to 427 kilometers of 11 lines.

  [Concurrent] Jin Xu, Deputy Director of Transportation Management Division of Nanjing Metro Operation Co., Ltd.

  Ningju Intercity is the first inter-city rail express line in Nanjing Metropolitan Area. The whole line has 13 stations. The starting station is Maqun Station. At this station, you can also directly transfer to Metro Line 2 and the final station is Jurong. The station is also directly connected to the Jurong Station of the Nanyanjiang High-speed Railway which is under construction.

  [Explanation] It is reported that the Nanjing metropolitan area is located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, across Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. It is a hub area connecting the two major plates in the east and the middle and connecting the two river basins of the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River. It has integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta and even the national regional development pattern. China has an important strategic position.

  Reporter Ge Yong from Nanjing, Jiangsu

Editor in charge: [Li Ji]