Line 12 of the Wuhan Metro () is a rapid transit line in Wuhan, Hubei, China. The first phase has total length of with 23 stations in operation. Line 12 has purchased a total of 79 trains. In the first phase, 43 trains with GoA4 automation level will be put into operation. Line 12 is the second subway line in Central China using fully automated metro line with GoA4 automation level.
Line 12 began construction in 2017. Construction was started on 24 January 2025 and comprises one depot and two parking lots with a total investment of about 80 billion RMB and begin received first 24 set of rolling stock on 28 September 2025. The first phase of Line 12 was officially put into operation on 1 May 2026 at 9:16 am.Wuhan opens orbital metro Tramways & Urban Transit issue 1063 July 2026 page 244
Future Development Once this line is fully completed in late 2026 and becomes a loop line, Line 12 will be the first loop line of Wuhan Metro system, as well as the longest loop subway line in Asia and China; the longest loop subway line in the world.
Timeline SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name Gangduhuayuan — Moshuihu Park 1 May 2026 23 First Phase Shilipu — Science Park Under construction 14 Second phase
Stations U/C: Under construction OSI: Out of System Interchange : Station not opened Station name Transfer Distance Location Hanyang District Hongshan District Wuchang District (Both OSI via ) Qingshan District(U/C) (OSI) Jiang'an District (U/C) (U/C) Jianghan District / Qiaokou District Qiaokou District Hanyang District
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