Map of Beijing Subway Updated as Three New Sections to Open Soon

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According to Beijing Rail Transit Command Center, the northern section of Line 17, the remaining section of Line 16, and the remaining western section of Line 11 are set to open soon. The map of Beijing rail transit lines has been updated, and the northern section of Line 17 and the remaining part of Line 16 have been added to the network map. The status of Moshikou Station on Line 11 and other stations to be opened has been adjusted from temporary suspension to regular operation.

The northern section of Line 17 (Workers' Stadium - Future Science City North) is scheduled to open at the end of December, covering a distance of 24.9 kilometers and serving a total of 10 stations. Among them, the opening of Wangjing West Station will be temporarily suspended. According to estimates, during the morning rush hours, residents in Tiantongyuan area who need to transfer to Line 10 can expect to save approximately 10 minutes by choosing Line 17 over the parallel northern section of Line 5.

The remaining section of Subway Line 16 and Suzhoujie Station are on the verge of opening too. This remaining section extends two stations further west from the existing Line 16, including Hongtaizhuang Station and Wanpingcheng Station. Once operational, Suzhoujie Station on Line 16 will offer connections to Line 10, enhancing the appeal of Line 16 to passengers. With the opening of this remaining section and Suzhoujie Station, Subway Line 16 will be fully connected, spanning a total operating distance of 48.9 kilometers and providing transfer options to Line 4, Line 6, Line 7, Line 9, Line 10, and the Fangshan Line.

The Moshikou Station on Subway Line 11 is also set to open soon. Line 11 (Xinshougang - Jin'anqiao) commenced operations at the end of 2021, and by the end of 2023, the Jin'anqiao - Moshikou section will be operational, adding 1.4 kilometers to the total operating distance and introducing in the new Moshikou Station. Following this opening, Line 11 will cover a total operating distance of 3.9 kilometers.

Source:  english.beijing.gov.cn