Wuhan Opens Asia's Longest Subway Loop
The Wuhan Rail Transit Line 12 officially commenced operations on May 1. The line traverses four districts: Jianghan, Qiaokou, Hanyang, and Wuchang, crossing the Yangtze River and Shahuo. The project is described as the longest metro loop in Asia. The line is intended to facilitate travel for residents along its route. The line crosses the Yangtze River and passes through the Sha Lake area, traversing the Qingshan, Wuchang, Hongshan, and Hanyang districts. The 35.32-kilometer line runs from Gangdu Huayuan Station in the north to Moshuihu Park Station in the south. The route connects major transport hubs including Wuchang Railway Station and the Central China Financial City. According to Luo Chongyao, party branch secretary for the China Railway 16th Bureau Group 108 Xin'an Expressway project, the line is a livelihood project.
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CNR Voice of China
“Today at 9:16, Asia's longest subway loop, Wuhan Rail Transit Line 12, officially opened for operation. This line crosses the Yangtze River and passes through the Qingshan, Wuchang, Hongshan, and Hanyang districts.”
CNR Voice of China
“亞洲最長的地鐵環線,武漢軌道交通12號線路, 一旗工程正式開通運營 該線路穿越長江沙湖 途徑武漢市青山區 武昌區 紅山區 漢陽區 四個行政區”
CNR Voice of China
“Today, Asia's longest subway loop, Wuhan Rail Transit Line 12, has officially commenced initial operations. The 35.32-kilometer line starts from Gangdu Huayuan Station in the north and ends at Moshuihu Park Station in the south.”
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