Line 12 (Wuhan Metro)
| Line 12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | In operation (Phase 1) | ||
| Owner | Wuhan Metro | ||
| Locale | Wuhan, Hubei, China | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 37[1](23 in operation) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Wuhan Metro | ||
| Operator | Wuhan Metro Line 12 Construction and Operation Co., Ltd.[2] | ||
| Depot | Banqiao Parking lot[3] | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1 May 2026 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 35.32 km (21.95 mi) (in operation) 59.9 km (37.2 mi) (total)[1] | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Character | Underground | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC Third rail contact | ||
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) (Maximum design speed) | ||
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Line 12 of the Wuhan Metro (Chinese: 武汉地铁12号线) is a rapid transit line in Wuhan, Hubei, China. The first phase has total length of 35.32 km (21.95 mi) with 23 stations in operation. Line 12 has purchased a total of 79 trains. In the first phase, 43 trains with GoA4 automation level will be put into operation.[4] Line 12 is the second subway line in Central China using fully automated metro line with GoA4 automation level.[1]
Line 12 was began construction in 2017. Construction was started on 24 January 2025 comprises one depot and two parking lots with a total investment of about 80 billion RMB and begin received first 24 set of rolling stock on 28 September 2025[5]. The first phase of Line 12 was officially put into operation on 1 May 2026 at 9:16.[2][6]
Future Development
[edit]Once this line is fully completed in late 2026 and formed a loop line, Line 12 will be the first loop line of Wuhan Metro system, as well as the longest loop subway line in Asia and China; the longest loop subway line in the world.[a][2][7]
Timeline
[edit]| Segment | Commencement | Length | Station(s) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gangduhuayuan — Moshuihu Park |
1 May 2026 | 35.32 km (21.95 mi) | 23 | First Phase |
|
Shilipu — Science Park |
Under construction | 24.58 km (15.27 mi) | 14 | Second phase |
Stations
[edit]- U/C: Under construction
- OSI: Out of System Interchange
- : Station not opened
Notes
[edit]- ^ Line 11 of Moscow Metro is 57.5 km in length after its branch closed in June 2024. The Line 11 branch will reopen as part of Line 17 of Moscow Metro in future.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "喜讯!武汉地铁12号线车辆装配正式开工". 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "武汉官宣:亚洲最长地铁环线一期,明天通车!". 30 April 2026.
- ^ "武汉地铁12号线来了!通车时间确定". 25 January 2026.
- ^ "全自动运行!武汉地铁12号线智慧列车正式上线". 28 April 2026.
- ^ "武汉地铁12号线,通车时间来了!". 26 January 2026.
- ^ "武汉地12号线最新进展:首开段预计5月开通!". 16 April 2026.
- ^ "亚洲最长!武汉地铁12号线,来了". 28 April 2026.
- ^ "武汉地铁12号线37个站名正式公布". 18 June 2025.