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Shenzhen Metro Ridership Tops 3.1 Billion in 2025, Surpassing Last Year Early

Network expansion lifted the system to repeated daily peaks above 10 million riders.

Overview

  • By December 12, cumulative ridership reached 3.102 billion, exceeding the 2024 total 19 days sooner.
  • The system recorded 66 days with more than 10 million riders by December 22, compared with 15 such days across all prior years combined.
  • Entry counts hit 1.685 billion by the end of November, placing Shenzhen third nationwide for metro passenger volume.
  • On September 28, the opening of Line 16 Phase II and the Line 6 branch Phase II expanded the network to about 600 kilometers.
  • Shenzhen Metro Group said stronger network appeal is supporting residents’ travel needs in 2025, according to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.