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July 9, 2026 | Metros

China opens nearly 40km of new metro lines

Existing lines have been extended in four cities including 19.25km of Line 13 in Shenzhen.

December 24, 2025 | Metros

Flurry of Chinese metro openings planned

More than a dozen new metro lines and extensions are set to open in cities across China at the end of the year. AJ Benton rounds up the major additions.

August 7, 2025 | High-speed

Second high-speed line to Hong Kong proposed

Tendering starts for pilot study of new Shenzhen - Hong Kong line.

July 24, 2025 | Asia

Hong Kong Western Rail Link consultancy contract awarded

AtkinsRéalis and Aecom appointed to design 7.3km section within Hong Kong.

March 19, 2025 | Metros

Planning rail and metro development in the Greater Bay Area

Rail and metro development are being coordinated in the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau to support the growth of an innovation-driven economy, as AJ Benton reports.

December 31, 2024 | Infrastructure

New metro lines open in eight Chinese cities

Metro lines and an extension totalling 287.9km have been put into service in China.

January 4, 2023 | Metros

Shenzhen Metro opens Line 16

Fully automated route takes Shenzhen network to 559km.

December 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

Shenzhen metro surpasses 500km as Chinese networks expand

The 40.54km Line 12 is the latest new line in Shenzhen.

October 28, 2022 | Metros

Hong Kong gives priority to Tseun Kwan O Southern Extension

Public consultation to begin later this year.

September 13, 2022 | Metros

TÜV Nord certifies Shenzhen metro Line 20

Independent safety assessment of fully automated route.

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