The Wuhan Metro (simplified Chinese: 武道交通; pinyin: Wǔhàn Guǐdào Jiāotōng) is an elevated and underground metro system in the city of Wuhan, China. It is referred to as a light rail system in Chinese terminology. The first line, located entirely within the Hankou part of the city, opened on September 28, 2004.
Line in operation
Line 1
Line 1 is a 10.2-km line. The line has ten stations. In the future, by the year 2010, Line 1 will be extended from both ends, and will be extended into a 30-km line with 26 stations. Current Line 1 stations are: Zongguan, Taipingyang, Qiaokoulu, Chongrenlu, Lijibeilu, Youyilu, Jianghanlu (connection with future Line 2), Dazhilu, Sanyanglu, Huangpulu.
Line 1, Phase 2 stations will be Jinshan Dadao, Dongwu Dadao, Wuhuan Dadao, Ertou Wan, Yi Jia, Duoluo Kou, Gutian Yilu, Gutian Erlu, Gutian Sanlu, Gutian Silu and Hanxi Yilu to the West of Zongguan and Toudao Jie, Er Qi Lu, Xuzhou Xincun, Dansuici, Calukou and Dijiao to the East of Hangpulu.
Lines under construction
Line 2
Line 2 will mostly be underground. It will run in a northwest-southeast route between Hankou and Wuchang, with two branches in Wuchang. The line is expected to be finished by 2012.
Line 4
Line 4, will also be mostly underground. It will run in a east-west route serving the Hanyang and Wuchang areas. It is expected to be finished by 2015.
Future lines
Line 3, Line 5, Line 6 and Line 7 are currently being planned.
