Hexi trams

The Hexi tram (opened in 2014) is one of two new

Nanjing tram network, which is an above-ground trolley system in Nanjing. The tram began its first trial run on August 13.^[1] The tram was built as part of infrastructure works for the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics

.

Overview

The Hexi tram begins at the

Line 2 Olympic Stadium East station. The terminus is located in Yuzui Wetlands Park area in southern Hexi New District.^[1]

The tram runs completely at ground level and features eco-friendly technologies and many modern amenities which include an on-board

storage battery, and a pantograph charging system at each of its stations.^[1]

The Hexi tram covers 7.76 km (4.82 mi) with a total of 13 stations that intersect in four points with Nanjing's existing metro lines.

On 6 May 2021, service of Hexi tram was temporarily suspended to allow construction of Metro Line 2 western extension. Later in October 2021, service was partly resumed, with Qinxinlu and Baoshuangjiedong stations remain suspended.[2]

Stations

Station name		Connections
English	Chinese	Connections
Qinxinlu	秦新路	2 (via Yuzui)
Baoshuangjiedong	保双街东
Baoshuangjie	保双街
Tianbaojie	天保街
Longwangdajie	龙王大街
Wuhoujie	吴侯街	S3
Pingliangdajie	平良大街	S3
Youyijie	友谊街
Jiangshandajie	江山大街
Convention and Exhibition Center	博览中心东门
Yuantong	元通	2 10
Fuchunjiangxijie	富春江西街
Olympic East	奥体中心东门	2 (via Olympic Stadium East)