Three new subway lines start trial run

The inaugural ceremony for trial operation of Subway Line 10 (Phase I), the Olympic Extension and the Airport Express Line was held on the morning of July 19 at Beitucheng Station. [Full story] [Photos]

Olympic Spur Line

Transfer Stations

  • ZHICHUNLU STATIONTransfer station for Line 13

  • BEITUCHENG Transfer station for Olympic Spur Line

  • HUIXINXIJIE NANKOU Transfer station for Line 5

  • SHAOYAOJU Transfer station for Line 13

  • SANYUANQIAO Transfer station for Airport Line

  • GUOMAO STATIONTransfer station for Line 1

Automatic Fare Collection system

First day of AFC system runs smoothly

No problems were reported on the first day when the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system was put in use in Beijing subway, from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, thanks to the help of 3,500 workers and volunteers.[Full story]

Features

Human landscape

Human landscape

Subway line 10 stations are decorated by a variety of artwork pieces with both historic and modern styles, creating a unique architectural landscape.

  • Human landscape
  • Human landscape
  • Human landscape
Technology

Technology

The Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) System is used to locate trains and reduce the time span between trains.

  • Technology
  • Technology
  • Technology
Considerate service

Considerate service

Barrier-free elevators are available at the stations along the line to offer convenience to passengers who are less mobile.

  • Considerate service
  • Considerate service
  • Considerate service