Wenzhou Metro


Wenzhou Metro or Wenzhou Rail Transit also branded as WZ-MTR is the suburban passenger rail metro network serving the city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The network is a hybrid suburban-commuter rail system with a some underground stations. Six lines have been proposed, with a total length of, and three have received approval from the national government for construction. The first line has been under construction since November 2011 and was opened in January 2019. The first three lines are projected to cost about 50 billion yuan.

In operation

Line S1

The first phase of Line S1 begins at Tongling station in the west, south of Wenzhou South Railway Station, and ends at Shuang'ou Avenue station in the east, with of track and 18 stations. Construction of Shitan Tunnel of Line S1 began on 11 November 2011, and the rest of the line officially began construction in March 2013. Line S1 was originally scheduled to open in October 2018. The west section of the line was opened on January 23, 2019. The east section of the line was opened on September 28, 2019.

Approved lines

The first phase of Wenzhou Metro received official approval from the National Development and Reform Commission in September 2012. This phase includes three lines: S1, S2, and S3, with a total length of. Construction is projected to complete by 2018, at an estimated cost of about 50 billion yuan.

Line S2

The first phase of Line S2 runs southward from Xiatang Station in Yueqing to Renmin Road Station in Rui'an, with of track and 20 stations, including one at Wenzhou Longwan International Airport. Construction of S2 began in January 2016. Line S2 will feature distinct express and local services. It will be finished in 2023.

Line S3

The first phase of Line S3 starts at, and ends at Rui'anxincheng Square. Construction will start in 2020.

Short-term plans (2020-2026)

On March 21, 2019, Wenzhou government announced plans for Line M1 and Line M2.

Line M1

Line M1 is a fully underground line with 23 stations. The length of the line is 32.5 km. Construction will start in late 2020.

Line M2

The Phase 1 of Line M2 is a fully underground line with 23 stations. The length of the line is 27.9 km.

Long-term plans

Line S4 is planned to run in a northwest-southeast direction, from Tengqiao in the west to Huanghua Station in the east, where it will connect with Line S2. Its total length is projected to be, with 10 stations.