Beijing adds three subway lines to its rail network
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Beijing adds three subway lines to its rail network

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Passengers wait to board a subway train at Suzhou Qiao Station along Line 12 in Beijing on Sunday. Line 12 is one of the three new subway lines that opened on Sunday in the capital. DENG WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY With the opening of three new subway lines on Sunday, Beijing's urban rail transit network has grown to a total length of 879 kilometers, solidifying its status as the longest in China. "The newly opened subway lines are crucial for easing traffic congestion in the city's central areas and supporting the development of areas along their routes," said Wu Yulan, deputy director of the rail transit operation management bureau at the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport. Since the launch of Beijing's first subway line — Line 1 — in 1969, the capital has developed an extensive network with 29 lines and 522 stations.

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Using surplus, off-peak subway capacity for express deliveries
5 days, 18 hours ago

Using surplus, off-peak subway capacity for express deliveries

China Daily  

A view of the Beijing Daxing Airport subway line in August 2023. The Daxing Airport subway line, China's fastest urban subway system, runs at a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour. "If we use road transportation, the journey could take at least 40 minutes, not to mention delays caused by traffic congestion or bad weather," said Qu Lili, a …

Subway delivering parcels, a boost to low-carbon logistics underway
1 week, 1 day ago

Subway delivering parcels, a boost to low-carbon logistics underway

China Daily  

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Beijing's 3 new subway lines operational
1 week, 1 day ago

Beijing's 3 new subway lines operational

China Daily  

Passengers board a train of Subway Line 3 in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 15, 2024. As three new subway lines were put into operation on Sunday, Beijing's urban rail transit network has expanded to a total length of 879 kilometers, making it the longest in China, authorities said. "The newly opened subway lines are crucial for easing traffic congestion …

Beijing's 3 new subway lines operational
1 week, 1 day ago

Beijing's 3 new subway lines operational

China Daily  

Passengers board a train of Subway Line 3 in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 15, 2024. As three new subway lines were put into operation on Sunday, Beijing's urban rail transit network has expanded to a total length of 879 kilometers, making it the longest in China, authorities said. "The newly opened subway lines are crucial for easing traffic congestion …

Public transport offers fascinating view
4 months ago

Public transport offers fascinating view

China Daily  

The No 5 bus route takes passengers on the scenic and historic route along the Beijing Central Axis. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Following the official inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27, the summer has seen a surge in citizens and tourists keen to immerse themselves in its historical splendor. Cao Qiong, who …

Public transport offers fascinating view
4 months ago

Public transport offers fascinating view

China Daily  

The No 5 bus route takes passengers on the scenic and historic route along the Beijing Central Axis. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Following the official inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27, the summer has seen a surge in citizens and tourists keen to immerse themselves in its historical splendor. Cao Qiong, who …

Public transport offers fascinating view
4 months ago

Public transport offers fascinating view

China Daily  

The No 5 bus route takes passengers on the scenic and historic route along the Beijing Central Axis. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Following the official inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27, the summer has seen a surge in citizens and tourists keen to immerse themselves in its historical splendor. Cao Qiong, who …

Shandong in fast lane to growth
8 months, 1 week ago

Shandong in fast lane to growth

China Daily  

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Beijing subway system is a lifeline for the city
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China Daily  

A passenger on the Xiju station of Subway Line 14 in Beijing. With around 27 lines, comprising over 490 stations, two airport rail links, one maglev line, two light rail lines and 22 rapid transit lines, the system spans over 12 urban and suburban districts in Beijing, as well as one district in Langfang in the neighboring province of Hebei, …

Beijing subway system is a lifeline for the city
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing subway system is a lifeline for the city

China Daily  

A passenger on the Xiju station of Subway Line 14 in Beijing. With around 27 lines, comprising over 490 stations, two airport rail links, one maglev line, two light rail lines and 22 rapid transit lines, the system spans over 12 urban and suburban districts in Beijing, as well as one district in Langfang in the neighboring province of Hebei, …

Roundup
1 year, 8 months ago

Roundup

China Daily  

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Roundup
1 year, 8 months ago

Roundup

China Daily  

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Beijing declares success in clearing the air
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing declares success in clearing the air

China Daily  

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Shanghai opens two new lines on longest metro in world
2 years, 11 months ago

Shanghai opens two new lines on longest metro in world

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New railway line to link Lishui to more cities
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New railway line to link Lishui to more cities

China Daily  

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