Line 6 of the Nanjing Metro is a north-south line. The earliest plan was to commence operation in 2024, but it was later moved to the end of 2025, then expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026. The line officially opened on 29 September 2026.
The line through-operates with Line S1 to Konggangxinchengjiangning and has a twice-daily through service with Line S7.
History Construction started on 28 December 2019.
In June 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the "Yangtze River Delta Multi-Level Rail Transit Plan," which mentioned the extension plan for Line 6.
In January 2025, the first rolling stock set of Line 6 arrived at Qixiashan depot.
From 23 December to 26 December 2025, a project acceptance meeting of Line 6 was held.
On 26 December 2025, Line 6 and Line S2 passed engineering acceptance and began trial operation without passengers.
On 8 January 2026, the entire line began trial operation without passengers.
On 29 September 2026, the line officially commenced operations.
Stations Station name Connections Distance Location QixiaXuanwuXuanwu / QinhuaiQinhuai NKHYuhuatai ↓ Through service via Line S1 and Line S7 to and
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