Wuhan’s longest metro loop enters full operation

According to China Railway Group Limited, published on 3 November 2026, the second northern section of Wuhan Metro Line 12, running from Shilipu Station to Kepu Gongyuan Station, opened to passengers on 29 October. This stretch connects seamlessly with the first phase between Gangdu Huayuan Station and Moshuihu Gongyuan Station, completing the full circular route.

The line is the longest metro loop within China, measuring 59.9 kilometres in total and comprising 37 stations. Interchanges are available with eighteen existing and planned transit lines. Fully automatic driverless trains run along the corridor.

China Railway Investment and Development Group took part in investment and management for the scheme. China Railway First Bureau Group, China Railway Second Bureau Group, China Railway Fourth Bureau Group, China Railway Fifth Bureau Group, China Railway Seventh Bureau Group, China Railway Tunnel Group, China Railway Electrification Bureau Group and Huatie are among the participating contractors. 

During construction, China Railway drew on its integrated industrial capacity to co-ordinate financing, site delivery, technical research and construction scheduling. Teams resolved complex engineering challenges, including two crossings beneath the Yangtze, one crossing beneath the Han River, multiple lake traversals and tunnelling beneath established structures.

The completed loop links key zones such as the Central China Financial City, the Fourth New Town sub-centre and the Qingshan Riverside Business District. It eases cross-river travel restrictions created by the natural divide of the Yangtze and Han Rivers, and supports the development of Wuhan as a core transport hub for the Yangtze River Economic Belt.