Line 4 (Shenzhen Metro)
| Company type | Rapid transit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 28, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen , China |
Area served | Futian District, Longhua District, Shenzhen |
| Owner | MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) |
| Parent | MTR Corporation |
Line 4 of the Shenzhen Metro, previously referred to as the Longhua line, extends in a south-to-north direction between and , providing transit service to Futian District and Longhua District within Shenzhen.
Starting operations with trains composed of 4 cars, the line faced significant overcrowding issues despite a daily ridership exceeding 250,000 passengers, reaching a maximum of 516,100 on 5 May 2014. Electronic passenger information displays at stations show real-time train arrival predictions.
When the second phase commenced in 2011, the line ran with only eight trains; service capacity grew to 24 trains by the following year, 2012. The first deployment of a 6-car train took place on 26 January 2014, and by 30 January 2015, all trains had been converted to six-car configurations ahead of the planned schedule.
Currently, the line is identified by the colour red, having switched from its previous blue designation on 1 July 2010.
Operation by MTR
On 1 July 2010, operational control of Line 4 was handed over to MTR Corporation (Shenzhen), a subsidiary of MTR Corporation, under a BOT agreement lasting 30 years. Post-transition, station features were updated to align with MTR Hong Kong's corporate identity, including enhancements to lighting, signage, maps, promotional materials, and station artwork. English station names were adjusted for greater clarity—for example, changing 'Futiankouan' to 'Futian Checkpoint'. Additionally, staff uniforms and customer service counters were standardized with those used by Hong Kong MTR. However, the English typeface and ticketing mechanisms remained unaltered.
MTR Fare Saver
At , an MTR Fare Saver machine is available. Holders of Hong Kong Octopus card benefit from a HK$3 fare reduction when traveling from on the Hong Kong East Rail line.
History
| Segment | Opening Date | Length | Number of Stations | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fumin — Children's Palace | 28 December 2004 | 3.379 km (2.10 mi) | 4 | Phase 1 (initial segment) |
| Futian Checkpoint — Fumin | 28 June 2007 | 1.100 km (0.68 mi) | 1 | Phase 1 (extension) |
| Children's Palace — Qinghu | 16 June 2011 | 15.481 km (9.62 mi) | 10 | Phase 2 |
| Shenzhen North | 22 June 2011 | - | 1 | |
| Qinghu — Niuhu | 28 October 2020 | 10.791 km (6.71 mi) | 8 | Phase 3 |
Service routes
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- — (operates during peak hours on weekdays only)
Stations
| Service routes |
Station name | Connections | Nearby bus stops | Distance km |
Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||||||||
| ● | ● | "Lua error: expandTemplate: template "SZM stations" does not exist." | "\u798f\u7530\u53e3\u5c38" | "Template:RintCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentTemplate:Rint HK MTR" |
"26 362 B685 B905 B957 M499" | "0.00" | "0.00" | "Futian District, Shenzhen" |
Rolling Stock
| Type | Year of Production | Series | Number of Sets | Serial Range | Configuration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 2010–2012 | A-size series | 28 | 401–428 | Tc+Mp+T+Mp+Mp+Tc | Produced by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen |
| Type A | 2019–2020 | A-size series | 24 | 429–452 | Tc+Mp+T+Mp+Mp+Tc | Produced by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen |