The Changsha Metro (officially ; usually called ) is a rapid transit system in Changsha and Xiangtan. The first operational line, Line 2, commenced service on April 29, 2014, making Changsha the 18th city in mainland China to open a rapid transit system.
Lines in operation LineTerminals(District) Commencement Newestextension Length Stations(Kaifu)(Yuhua) June 28, 2016 June 28, 2024 25(Yuelu)(Changsha Co.) April 29, 2014 September 4, 2026 32(Changsha Co.)(Yuhu, Xiangtan) June 28, 2020 June 28, 2023 33(Wangcheng)(Changsha Co.) May 26, 2019 － 25(Yuhua)(Changsha Co.) June 28, 2020 － 18(Wangcheng)(Changsha Co.) June 28, 2022 － 34Total148
Annual urban-rail passenger volume reported for Changsha by CAMET. Values are passenger-trips in units of 10,000; reporting scope may include non-metro urban-rail modes and can vary by year.China Association of Metros, 2012 annual statistical report and 2025 annual statistical report. The linked Commons data pages identify the intervening annual reports and preserve their source URLs.
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Year-end urban-rail operating length reported for Changsha by CAMET, separating the metro series from the all-mode city total where both are reported.
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Line 1
Line 1 construction began in 2010 and was opened on June 28, 2016. A extension to Line 1 opened in 2024. Line 1 has a line length of with 25 stations, of which 3 is elevated and 22 are underground. The construction budget was 14.2 billion RMB. Line 1 is red on system maps.
Line 2
Line 2 is a line running from west to east in Changsha. It was opened on April 29, 2014 and extended in December 2015. The line is long with 23 stations. Line 2 is light blue on system maps.
Line 3
Line 3 started construction on January 3, 2014. The line opened on June 28, 2020. Line 3 has a total length of with 33 stations. The line travels between Xiangtan North railway station and Guangsheng station. A southern extension was opened on June 28, 2023. Line 3 is yellow-green on system maps.
Line 4
Line 4 started construction on December 31, 2014. The line opened on May 26, 2019, with 25 stations. Line 4 has a total length of with 25 stations. The line travels between Guanziling station and Dujiaping station. Line 4 is purple on system maps.
Line 5
Line 5 started construction in 2015. The line opened on June 28, 2020. Line 5 has a total length of with 18 stations. It travels between Maozhutang station and Shuiduhe station. Line 5 is yellow on system maps.
Line 6
Line 6 opened on June 28, 2022. It runs in an east–west direction, connecting the airport with the downtown. The middle section of Line 6 started construction on November 28, 2017. The middle section has a total length of with 23 stations. The western section, with 4 more stations, and the eastern section with 7 more stations, was completed in 2022. It travels between Xiejiaqiao station and Huanghua Airport T1 and T2 station. Line 6 is dark blue on system maps.
Fares and ticket system Payment methods QR code Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using QR code. The system supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, the Changsha Metro app, and several other apps. These apps requires one to scan a QR code when entering the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station. The fare is then deducted.
Transport card Passengers can pay their Changsha Metro fares by using China T-union (TU) cards. Passengers swipe their TU card on the fare gate at the origin station and again when exiting at the destination station.
Single-trip ticket Passengers can buy a single-trip ticket on ticket machines in the metro stations by using cash as well as Alipay, WeChat Pay, or UnionPay.
Incidents On June 24, 2024, two lines were flooded after a particularly heavy rainstorm, of 65mm. Social media posts showed the escalator entrance at one station completely submerged.
Future development Short-term expansions LineTerminals Status Planned Opening Lengthkm Stations Reference(North Ext. Phase 2) Planned TBA4.63 2 (West Ext.) Under Construction 28 December 2026 2(North Ext.) Under Construction 28 June 202815.26 9(South Ext.) Planned TBA8.43 7(North Ext.) Planned TBA3.65 2(East Ext.) Under Construction 20263.62 1 Under Construction 28 June 202717 16(East Ext.) Planned TBA 5.46 5Loop Line Planned TBA 55.5 32
See also Changsha Maglev Changde–Yiyang–Changsha high-speed railway Changsha–Zhuzhou–Xiangtan intercity railway Urban rail transit in China List of metro systems
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