Urban rail transit in China encompasses a broad range of urban and suburban electric passenger rail mass transit systems including subway, light rail, tram and maglev. Some classifications also include non-rail bus rapid transport. As of 31 December 2022, China has the world's longest urban rail transit system with more than 9,500 km (5,900 mi) of urban rail nationwide in 49 systems in 47 cities, accounting for 9 of the 10 longest metro systems except Moscow Metro, or metro systems in Seoul combined if metro systems in the same cities are merged in the rank.
Changchun Rail Transit, is the rapid transit and light rail system in the city of Changchun, Jilin Province, China. Its first line, Line 3, is the first true light rail line in Mainland China. The system consists of three light rail lines and two rapid transit lines.
The Fangshan Line of the Beijing Subway is a rapid transit line in western Beijing that runs from Yancundong in Fangshan District north and east to Dongguantounan in Fengtai District. The line is 31.8 km (19.8 mi). It is mainly elevated, including 10 elevated stations and 6 underground stations. It allows residents of Beijing's western suburbs to connect to the rest of the Beijing Subway network. Fangshan line's color is orange.
Suzhou Rail Transit, also known as Suzhou Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Suzhou, in Jiangsu Province, China. Line 1 began operation on April 28, 2012. Line 2 opened on December 28, 2013. A further three lines, and an extension of Line 2, were completed between 2016 and 2021. Line 11 connecting Kunshan city which is under Suzhou's administration, and beyond to the Shanghai Metro was completed on June 24, 2023.
Hefei Rail Transit, also known as Hefei Metro, is a rapid transit system in Hefei, China.
The Guiyang Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Guiyang, Guizhou province, China. It is operated and branded as Guiyang Urban Rail Transit (GYURT).
Nanchang Metro, officially Nanchang Rail Transit, is a rapid transit system in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. As of 2021, four lines are operational. The Metro opened for commercial operation in December 2015. The network is currently 128.3 km (79.7 mi) in length in December 2021 with 4 lines. A total length of 163 km (101.3 mi) of network is planned, with Line 5 which is currently under planning.
Wuxi Metro is the rapid transit system of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China. Line 1 began operations on 1 July 2014, and Line 2 on 28 December 2014. Line 3 opened on 28 October 2020. Line 4 opened on 17 December 2021.
Line 7 of Suzhou Rail Transit is an under construction rapid transit line in Suzhou. Construction started on December 25, 2019. The line will be 29.6 kilometers long.
Line 11 of the Beijing Subway is a rapid transit line of the Beijing Subway. The line opened btween Jin'anqiao and Xinshougang on December 31, 2021, and between Jin'anqiao and Moshikou on December 30, 2023. Line 11's color is grapefruit.
Line 10, also known as the Bantian line of the Shenzhen Metro began construction at the end of 2015. The line opened on 18 August 2020. Line 10 has a length of 29.3 km (18.2 mi) and a total of 24 stations. It connects the Futian Checkpoint to Shuangyong Street. In the southern terminus of the line, a 555 meters long and 50.5 meters wide double deck underground depot capable of storing 16 trains will be constructed.
Line 20 of the Beijing Subway, or Line R4 is a rapid transit line under planning in Beijing.
Shanghai Suburban Railway (上海市域铁路) is a network of regional railways radiating or surrounding the city of Shanghai, China. It is a plan for the gradual implementation of a regional rail system across the metropolitan area. The system will eventually connect with Jiangsu Yangtze MIR and Hangzhou Greater Bay Area network.
Line 11 is a rapid transit line of the Suzhou Rail Transit system. It was formerly known as Line S1 during planning and construction. Construction started on November 27, 2018. It opened on 24 June 2023. The line uses 6-car Type B rolling stock operating up to 100 km/h (62 mph). It is the first line in Mainland China to use Unattended Train Operation (UTO) (GoA4).
Line 8 of Suzhou Rail Transit is a planned L-shaped rapid transit line on both the east-west and north-south axes. It will serve Suzhou New District, Gusu District, Xiangcheng District, and Suzhou Industrial Park. Construction started on September 30, 2019, and is expected to end in 2024. Line 8 is expected to open in September 2024.
Bengbu Rail Transit is a rapid transit monorail system and a tram system under construction and planned in Bengbu, Anhui, China. It will connect the urban area of Bengbu with Huaiyuan and Fengyang counties, which are under Bengbu and Chuzhou's administration, respectively. According to the plan it will be constructed in three phases. Once completed it will have a total length of 187.3 km (116.4 mi) on 6 lines. In 2020, the draft of the standard of the tram was published.
Line 27 of Chongqing Rail Transit is a rapid transit line in Chongqing, China. Construction started in February 2022.
Line 1 of Wuhu Rail Transit consists of 25 stations and 30.46 kilometres (18.93 mi) of track between Baoshunlu station in the north and Baimashan station in the south. It opened on 3 November 2021.
The first phase of Line 2 of Wuhu Rail Transit runs between Wanchunhulu station to Jiuziguangchang station, with transfer to Line 1 at Jiuziguangchang station. It consists of 11 stations and 15.787 kilometres (9.810 mi) of track. It opened on 28 December 2021.
Jiuziguangchang station is a monorail interchange station in Jinghu District, Wuhu, Anhui, China. It is an interchange between Line 1 and Line 2 of Wuhu Rail Transit.
