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February 16, 2026 | Metros

Chinese metro expansion continues

Networks extended in Chongqing, Tianjin and Guangzhou as 33 billion journeys recorded across China in 2025.

October 1, 2025 | Asia

Metro extensions open in Chinese cities

Shenzhen network grows to 609km while Guangzhou now has 768km of metro lines.

January 3, 2024 | Metros

New metro lines serve China’s growing cities

Last month saw the opening of new lines and extensions in 10 cities.

May 3, 2022 | Metros

Guangzhou inaugurates metro Line 22

The 18.2km route runs from Chentougang to Panyu Square.

January 3, 2021 | Metros

China opens 18 metro and two LRT lines in 11 cities

WUHAN is the 11th Chinese city to open new metro and light rail lines since December 26 continuing a Chinese tradition of opening new lines during the New Year period.

September 28, 2020 | Fleet

China debuts 160km/h metro train for Guangzhou

CHINA has introduced a 160km/h metro train in Guangzhou, the capital of South China's Guangdong Province, which will operate on the under-construction lines 18 and 22.

August 8, 2020 | Fleet

Guangzhou Metro orders additional 42 metro trains

GUANGZHOU Metro has ordered a further 42 186m-long, type A metro trains from CRRC Dalian worth Yuan 2.5bn ($US 358.8m).

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