Airport Link Line[4] of Shanghai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail line,[4] running from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 in Minhang District to Shanghai East railway station in Pudong.

[5] The line leads from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2, heads south along the east side of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Passenger Dedicated Line, crosses the Shanghai-Hangzhou Railway Passage, and then turns to the east and travels along Chunshentang, 1.6 kilometers (0.99 mi) south of S20, after crossing the Huangpu River.

The shield, named Qiyue, or "swift horse", weighs around 3,200 tons and is 99 meters (325 ft) long.

[5] A rail transit style operation is adopted, with the platform design, train schedule, and other aspects being similar to metro lines.

The platform design, train schedule, and other aspects are similar to subways, and citizens can use the Shanghai public transport card to enter and exit the station.

Approximately 88 percent of the line will run underground while the remaining sections will be elevated.