The middle section of BJMTR Line 17 is planned to open on Saturday, December 27, 2025, with a total of 4 stations from north to south including Dongdaqiao station, Yong'anli station, Guangqumenwai station (temporarily suspended), and Panjiayuanxi station. Among these, Dongdaqiao station offers interchange with Line 6, and Yong'anli station offers interchange with Line 1. Upon the opening of this section, Line 17 will achieve full operational connectivity, bringing the total operational route length of BJMTR to approximately 200 kilometers.
After the full-line opening of Line 17, the entire journey takes only 66 minutes, providing passengers with a more convenient travel experience
Once the middle section of Line 17 opens and connects with the existing northern and southern sections, the fully operational line will link key functional areas including Tiantongyuan , Taiyanggong , Panjiayuan , and Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. This will boost the development of regions such as Yizhuang New Town and Future Science City, while significantly improving transport accessibility in established functional zones like the CBD, the embassy district, and the area around Chaoyangmen. In addition, Line 17 can transfer with 9 lines, which will help divert passenger flow from the northern section of Line 5 (Tiantongyuan area), ease congestion on the eastern section of Line 10, reduce pressure at Dongzhimen Transport Hub and Songjiazhuang interchange station, and also helps with passenger flow dispersal during large-scale events.
First and Last train schedule released for passenger convenience
BJMTR has officially released the first and last train schedules for all stations of Line 17 after the full line launch. For Line 17 Upbound (Jiahuihu → Future Science City North), the first train departs from Jiahuihu station at 5:19 AM and the last train at 10:31 PM. For Line 17 downbound (Future Science City North → Jiahuihu), the first train departs from Future Science City North station at 5:08 AM and the last train at 10:30 PM.
To further enhance the passenger travel experience, once Line 17 begins through-train service, the evening peak headway on weekdays will be reduced from 8 minutes to 6 minutes. The morning peak headway on weekdays will remain at 6 minutes, while the headway during off-peak hours and on weekends will be 8 minutes. Passengers can check the first and last train schedules via station display screens, the BJMTR WeChat Official Account and Mini Program, the official website, official Weibo, or by calling the Beijing Rail Transit Network Passenger Service Hotline at 96123.
Station quality services and humanized facilities are more considerate, making passengers' travel more reassuring.
To further enhance passengers' travel experience, stations on the middle section of Line 17 have introduced meticulous services tailored to passenger flow characteristics. Yong'anli station, located near the Silk Street and embassy area, is equipped with multilingual translation devices. Additionally, three stations have added seat cushions to the station seats, making passengers more comfortable while waiting.
In terms of signs and markings, the middle section of Line 17, while retaining electronic screens, has fully considered the station structure and added comprehensive information map at Panjiayuanxi station, facilitating passengers to understand their position, find routes, or contact staff at any time.
In addition, every station on Line 17 of BJMTR is equipped with baby care lounge and family-friendly accessible washrooms. Some stations continue to adopt the design of elevators with doors on both sides, and all stations are equipped with AEDs, making passengers' journeys more reassuring.
The middle section of Line 17 is about to open, with all preparatory work ready
To ensure the smooth opening of the middle section of Line 17, BJMTR continues to carry out various preparations to ensure passenger safety and smooth travel.