Core Points - The construction of Metro Line 26 is crucial for the development of the "Bay Area Core City" in Yanshan Street, Bao'an District, which currently lacks metro access [2][3] - The line is expected to alleviate traffic imbalance in the northern part of Bao'an District, where existing metro lines are concentrated in the central and western areas, leaving the eastern part underserved [3][4] - The construction of Metro Line 26 is also linked to the progress of the municipal project on National Highway 107, which is currently stalled due to the lack of metro construction [3][4] Planning Progress - Metro Line 26 is in the preliminary research phase and is part of the long-term planning outlined in the Shenzhen Metro Network Plan (2016-2035) [4][5] - The line will connect Bao'an Airport East Station to Guangming Public North Station, with 19 planned stations, and aims to enhance the rail network in northern Bao'an and Guangming District [5] - The line is not included in the current Phase II construction or the Phase V adjustment plan, and efforts are being made to include it in the upcoming Phase VI planning [4][5]