How many subways are there in Guangzhou? Revealing the secrets of China’s third largest subway network
As the economic center of southern China, the development speed of Guangzhou's subway network is remarkable. As of 2024, Guangzhou Metro has become the third largest subway system in China, second only to Beijing and Shanghai. This article will introduce in detail the number of lines, operating mileage, passenger flow and other key data of the Guangzhou Metro, as well as the hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days, to help readers fully understand the current situation of the Guangzhou Metro.
1. Number and operation data of Guangzhou subway lines
As of 2024, Guangzhou Metro has opened a total of18 items(Including APM lines, trams, etc.), the total mileage exceeds600 kilometers. The following is the detailed information of each line of Guangzhou Metro:
| Line name | Opening year | 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 | 46.2 | 16 |
| Line 5 | 2009 | 31.9 | 24 |
| Line 6 | 2013 | 41.9 | 32 |
| Line 7 | 2016 | 21.2 | 9 |
| Line 8 | 2010 | 32.1 | 27 |
| Line 9 | 2017 | 20.1 | 11 |
| Line 10 | 2023 | 19.4 | 14 |
| Line 11 (under construction) | Expected 2024 | 43.2 | 32 |
| Line 12 (under construction) | Expected 2025 | 37.6 | 25 |
| Line 13 | 2017 | 28.3 | 11 |
| Line 14 | 2017 | 76.3 | 22 |
| Line 18 | 2021 | 58.3 | 9 |
| Line 21 | 2018 | 61.5 | 21 |
| APM line | 2010 | 3.9 | 9 |
| Haizhu Tram | 2014 | 7.7 | 11 |
2. Guangzhou Metro passenger flow and future planning
The average daily passenger flow of Guangzhou Metro exceeds10 million people, is one of the busiest subway systems in China. Among them, Line 3, Line 5 and Line 1 are the lines with the largest passenger flow. In the future, Guangzhou Metro will continue to expand, and it is expected that by 2030, the total mileage will exceed1000 kilometers, forming a more complete rail transit network.
3. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Combined with the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following are hot topics related to Guangzhou Metro or nationwide:
| hot topics | heat index | Related events |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Metro Line 11 is about to open | high | It is expected to be opened to traffic by the end of 2024 to alleviate traffic pressure in urban areas. |
| High temperature weather in many places across the country | extremely high | Guangzhou Metro strengthens air conditioning system maintenance |
| Construction of new energy vehicle charging facilities | in | Some subway stations in Guangzhou add charging piles |
| Smart city construction | high | Guangzhou Metro promotes "face-scanning entry" technology |
| May Day holiday travel forecast | extremely high | Guangzhou Metro expects passenger flow to increase by 30% |
4. Summary
As the third largest subway network in China, Guangzhou Metro has formed a huge system with 18 lines and more than 600 kilometers, with an average daily passenger flow of more than 10 million people. In the future, with the opening of new lines such as Line 11 and Line 12, Guangzhou Metro will further enhance its transportation capacity and assist urban development. At the same time, intelligence and greening have also become important development directions of Guangzhou Metro, providing citizens with a more convenient and comfortable travel experience.
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