How many subways are there in Guangzhou? Full analysis of the latest routes in 2024
As an important transportation hub in southern China, Guangzhou's subway network has developed rapidly in recent years and has become the first choice for citizens to travel. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the latest line situation of Guangzhou Metro, and analyze the impact of subway construction on urban development based on the hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Guangzhou Metro’s latest line statistics (as of 2024)
| Line name | Opening year | Operating mileage (km) | Number of stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | 1997 | 18.5 | 16 |
| Line 2 | 2002 | 31.8 | 24 |
| Line 3 | 2005 | 67.3 | 30 |
| Line 4 | 2005 | 46.7 | 24 |
| Line 5 | 2009 | 40.5 | 24 |
| Line 6 | 2013 | 42.3 | 32 |
| Line 7 | 2016 | 21.9 | 9 |
| Line 8 | 2010 | 15.0 | 13 |
| Line 9 | 2017 | 20.1 | 11 |
| Line 10 | 2023 | 19.4 | 14 |
| Line 11 | 2024 | 43.2 | 32 |
| Line 12 | Under planning | - | - |
| Line 13 | 2017 | 28.3 | 11 |
| Line 14 | 2017 | 76.3 | 22 |
| Line 18 | 2021 | 61.3 | 9 |
| Line 21 | 2018 | 61.5 | 21 |
| Line 22 | 2022 | 18.2 | 4 |
At present, Guangzhou Metro17 lines have been opened and operated(including some branch lines), with a total mileage of more than 600 kilometers and more than 300 stations, forming a huge rail transit network covering 11 administrative districts of the city.
2. The correlation between recent hot topics and Guangzhou Metro
1.Hot discussion on new line opening: Line 11, the first circular subway in Guangzhou, will be opened in 2024 and has attracted widespread attention. This line connects multiple transportation hubs, greatly improving transfer efficiency.
2.Smart subway construction: Recently, many media reported that Guangzhou Metro is piloting the "face-scanning entry" technology, marking a new stage of intelligent services.
3.Greater Bay Area Connectivity: The southern extension section of Line 18 (leading to Zhongshan and Zhuhai) has become a regional hot spot. It is expected to achieve 30-minute direct access to Guangzhou and Zhuhai after completion in 2027.
4.Underground space development: Recent data released by Guangzhou Metro Group shows that it has developed over 500,000 square meters of underground commercial space, creating economic value while optimizing the use of urban space.
3. Guangzhou Metro’s future development plan
| planning project | Estimated opening time | Mileage(km) | Main functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 12 | 2025 | 37.6 | East-West backbone line |
| South extension section of Line 18 | 2027 | 58.2 | Connecting to Zhongshan and Zhuhai |
| East extension section of Line 22 | 2026 | 32.1 | To Dongguan |
| Line 24 | 2028 | 31.7 | North-South Express |
By 2030, Guangzhou’s planned subway lines will reach25 or more, the total mileage exceeds 1,000 kilometers, forming a complete network structure of "ring + radial lines", further consolidating its status as an international comprehensive transportation hub.
4. The best subway in Guangzhou
•busiest route: Line 3 (average daily passenger flow exceeds 1.5 million passengers)
•longest line: Line 14 (76.3 kilometers)
•top speed: Line 18 (160 km/h)
•deepest station: Huanghuagang Station of Line 6 (42 meters underground)
•The most distinctive station：Nansha Passenger Port Station (marine theme design)
As the construction of the Guangzhou metropolitan area advances, the subway network will continue to expand, providing more than 20 million citizens with more convenient and efficient travel services. In the future, the Guangzhou Metro will not only achieve full coverage in the city, but will also become an important link connecting cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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