Question 1

How many stations are on the Line 5?

Accepted Answer

The Line 5 has 16 stations, running from Tiantongyuan North to Songjiazhuang over 27.6 km.

Question 2

What is the first and last station on the Line 5?

Accepted Answer

The Line 5 runs from Tiantongyuan North (one terminus) to Songjiazhuang (other terminus). Trains operate in both directions throughout the day.

Question 3

When was the Line 5 opened?

Accepted Answer

The Line 5 was first opened in 2007 as part of the Beijing Subway network.

Question 4

Which stations on the Line 5 have interchange connections?

Accepted Answer

The Line 5 has 3 interchange station(s): Yonghegong (connects to Line 2); Dongdan (connects to Line 1); Chongwenmen (connects to Line 2).

Question 5

How long does it take to travel the entire Line 5?

Accepted Answer

End-to-end travel on the Line 5 from Tiantongyuan North to Songjiazhuang takes approximately 57 minutes (27.6 km at an average speed of 33 km/h including station dwell time). Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours.

Line 5

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