Wuhan Metro Line 12 opens fully, becoming China's longest metro loop line

On November 10, 2026, Wuhan Metro Line 12 began full operations. Confirmed by the China Association of Metros, the line is currently China's longest metro loop line, with a total length of 59.9 kilometers and 37 underground stations, and can transfer with 18 existing and planned lines. The line crosses under the Yangtze River twice and under the Han River once; a full loop takes about 96 minutes, and some cross-river commuting segments are shortened by more than 30 minutes. Research data shows that after opening, transfer volume across the Wuhan Metro network is expected to increase by about 25%, and total operating mileage will exceed 581 kilometers.