How many subways are there in Nanjing? Full analysis of the latest routes in 2024
With the rapid development of urban rail transit, Nanjing's subway network has become an important choice for citizens to travel. This article will combine the hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days to give you a structured presentation of the latest line data, construction progress and operating dynamics of Nanjing Metro.
1. List of Nanjing Metro operating lines (as of June 2024)

| Line number | Line name | Opening year | Operating mileage (km) | Number of stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Maigaoqiao-China Pharmaceutical University | 2005 | 38.9 | 27 |
| Line 2 | Youfangqiao-Jingtian Road | 2010 | 37.8 | 26 |
| Line 3 | Forestry Farm-Mozhou East Road | 2015 | 44.9 | 29 |
| Line 4 | Longjiang-Xianlin Lake | 2017 | 43.6 | 18 |
| Line 7 | Mufu West Road-Xianxin Road | 2022 | 35.7 | 27 |
| Line 10 | Andemen-Yushan Road | 2014 | 21.6 | 14 |
| Line S1 | Nanjing South Railway Station-Airport New City Jiangning | 2014 | 35.8 | 9 |
| Line S3 | Nanjing South Railway Station-Gaojiachong | 2017 | 36.2 | 19 |
| Line S6 | Ma Qun-Jurong | 2021 | 43.6 | 13 |
| Line S7 | Wuxiang Mountain-Lishui, Airport New Town | 2018 | 30.2 | 9 |
| Line S8 | Taishan New Village-Jinniu Lake | 2014 | 45.2 | 17 |
| Line S9 | Xiangyu Road South-Gaochun | 2017 | 52.4 | 6 |
2. The latest construction trends of Nanjing Metro
According to recent hot discussions on the Internet, Nanjing subway construction presents the following hot topics:
1.Line 5 progress accelerates: The Jiangning section (Jiyin Avenue-Fangjiaying) is expected to be opened by the end of 2024, and the entire line is planned to be completed in 2025. It will become Nanjing's first fully autonomous driving line.
2.Comprehensive track laying of Line 6: Connecting Qixia Mountain and Nanjing South Railway Station, 70% of the civil engineering work has been completed. The archaeological work of the Ming Forbidden City Station has triggered widespread discussion among netizens.
3.Line 9 Phase II Planning Announcement: It is planned to be extended to Banqiao New Town, and the related topic #南京subway通banqiao# has been on the local hot search list.
3. Operation data ranking list
| Ranking | line | Average daily passenger flow (10,000 passengers) | Popular transfer stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Line 1 | 85.6 | Xinjiekou |
| 2 | Line 3 | 72.3 | Grand Palace |
| 3 | Line 2 | 68.9 | Yuantong |
| 4 | Line S3 | 32.1 | Nanjing South Railway Station |
| 5 | Line 4 | 28.7 | Jinma Road |
4. Future Planning and Outlook
According to the "Nanjing Rail Transit Network Plan (2023-2035)", Nanjing will complete the25 subway lines(Including city express lines), the total mileage exceeds 1,000 kilometers. Recent focuses of netizens’ attention include:
- Phase 1 of Line 11 (Puzhou Road-Maluwei) 2025 opening plan
- Ningyang intercity (Line S5) cross-river shield starts
- The north extension project of Metro Line 4 to Nanjing North Station was approved
Summary:Nanjing Metro is now open12 lines(including city lines), the total operating mileage reaches 449 kilometers, ranking 6th in the country. With the advancement of the construction of multiple new lines, "Nanjing on Rail" is accelerating to form a more efficient commuter network in the metropolitan area.
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