Beijing on Friday unveiled its rail transit development plan for 2025 which includes the opening of two new sections and the construction of two new metro lines.
According to the Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office, a new 7.2-kilometer section of Line 17, connecting its northern and southern segments, will open in 2025, enabling north-south transit through the city.
Additionally, a 2.1-kilometer southward extension of Line 6, an east-west line traversing the city, will also be inaugurated in 2025.
Meanwhile, construction will begin in 2025 on two new lines. The first is Phase 2 of Line 19 which will span 24.2 kilometers with eight stations along the route. The second is the northern section of Phase 1 of Line R4 which will stretch 21.3 kilometers long and include five stations.
"Once Phase 2 of Line 19 is completed, it will create a rapid transit corridor connecting the northwest region of the city with the central area, and will stimulate development in both the northern part of the central urban area and the surrounding satellite towns in the plains. Additionally, the completion and opening of the northern section of Line R4 Phase 1 will further strengthen transportation links between the central urban area and the satellite towns, and enhance the quality of land-based transportation services to the Capital Airport," said Yang Liming, director of the No. 1 department of rail transit under the Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office.
By 2024, Beijing's total urban rail transit length had reached 879 kilometers, ranking first among Chinese metropolitans.
With the plan in 2025, 54.8 kilometers will be added to Beijing's transit system.
Beijing rolls out rail transit development plan in 2025
Beijing rolls out rail transit development plan in 2025
