Guangzhou is set to open two new metro sections by the end of 2026, pushing the operating length of the city's metro network past 800 kilometers.
They are the western section of Phase II of Metro Line 13, running from Yagang (鸦岗) to Tianhe Park (天河公园), and the middle section of Line 12, between Jingtai (景泰) and Donghu (东湖). Both have begun through-running trials with the existing parts of their lines.
The new western section of Line 13, about 25.3 kilometers long with 19 stations, will link Baiyun, Liwan, Yuexiu and Tianhe districts. Together with the existing section, it will form a major east-west metro corridor and help relieve crowding on Line 5.
The 8.8-kilometer middle section of Line 12 will have seven stations, connecting key areas of Guangzhou's old city, including Guangzhou Gymnasium, Martyrs' Park and Donghu. It is expected to cut commuting times between districts considerably.
Guangzhou already operates more than 1,300 kilometers of metro and intercity rail lines, with over 300 kilometers of new lines under construction.
Author | Huang Xinying
Photos | Guangzhou Metro
