The Dubai Metro is one of the most advanced transportation systems in the world, and the first urban rail of the Arabian peninsula. It is a network with driverless trains (Thales Operating System) with air-conditioned stations and special cars reserved for women and children and passengers of the Gold Class.

Currently there are 75 kilometers of network fully automated (driverless) so it has been recognized in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest metro in this category.

The first section of the Red Line opened on 09-09-2009. The Green Line was opened exactly two years later, on 09-09-2011. The Dubai Metro is operated under contract by Serco, owned by Serco Group plc. a British government service company based in the UK.

It currently carries about 60 million passengers per year.

Dubai Metro Lines

At present there are 2 lines, with 75 kms and 46 stations.

• Red Line: Starts at the Dubai International Airport and runs from north to south reaching Jebel Ali. It has stops in the Burj Khalifa, Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall among others. On 12/12/2012 Danube station was added. It has a length of 52.1 km (4.7 km underground) and 28 stations (23 elevated, four underground and one at street level)
• Green Line:
  Runs through the major attractions of Deira and Bur Dubai and was opened in September 2011. It has 22.5 km (7.9 km from them underground) and 18 stations (10 underground and 8 elevated)

Both lines, the Red Line and the Green Line intersect twice, in Union Square and Khalid Bin Al Waleed (BurJuman Centre)

Future expansions:

The second implementation phase includes two underground metro lines, Blue Line and Purple Line and Red Line Extensions. The Blue Line will run along Emirates Road, between the two airports in Dubai, Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali inaugurated in 2010. The Purple Line is also planned to connect both airports, but along Al Khail Road. Only Purple Line will mean 49 kms more of thracks with only 8 stations as it has been conceived as an express service.

Currently there are no immediate plans to start these two lines due to the economic recession and the need for private investors.

Curiosities:

The Dubai Metro is considered the “world’s safest metro”, with its own police force, over 3000 CCTV on trains and stations to monitor security violations, integrated radio system between underground services and emergency services, emergency telephone in each car and station and platform screen doors.

Another of its curiosities, as there can be less in the city of luxury and ostentation is the existence of a Gold Wagon that provides a first class service with leather seats, panoramic views, carpeted floors and exclusive lighting and design. There is also a carriage reserved for women and children while is not mandatory for women to travel separately. Finally, there is wi-fi and telephone coverage throughout the metro network.

Opening Time:

Trains run from 06.00 am to 23:00 pm, Saturday to Thursday and from 14:00 pm to midnight on Fridays. During Ramadan, train times are from 06:00 am to midnight, Saturday to Thursday and 14:00 pm to midnight on Fridays.

Frequency step

Trains run in 10 minutes intervals reduced to 3 – 4 minutes during peak hours.

Fares and Tickets

You can travel by buying tickets or buying Nol card.

The difference between them is that the Nol Card is more advantageous if you are a frequent traveler and travel combining different means of transport. An additional advantage of the Nol cards is that they have a daily limit of AED14.00, so will not be charged more than AED 14.00 per day, no matter how much you use the transport and also will save the queues. But for the occasional traveler is not much difference from the normal ticket cost. There are transportation prepaid cards that can be recharged with a balance of AED and use it to travel on public transport in Dubai: bus, ferry, taxi. Rates vary depending on the number of zones, but generally for cards, fares start at AED 1.8 for a short trip (less than 3 km) to AED 5.80 for a journey through all areas.

They can be purchased at the box office and ticket machines at each station.

With regard to NOL Card are 4 types:

• 1- NOL Silver: The card price is AED 20 with AED 14 credit included. The cost per trip varies between AED 1.8 and AED 8 and can be used both in the metro and the bus. It is the recommended choice whether to make great use of the metro
• 2- NOL Gold:For the first class service carriages. It works like the silver card but the cost per trip is double
• 3-NOL Blue: has no interest for the traveler, just for people who go to work on Dubai
• 4-NOL Red: Recommended for a very short stay. The price per ride varies between AED 2 and AED 6.5. It can be recharged for up to 10 routes and the initial cost of the card is AED 2. It is valid for use on the subway or on the bus, but not to combine both.
• Daily Pass: from AED 14.
• Monthly Pass from AED100, to AED270 for all the zones.

More info: http://www.dubaicityinfo.com/DubaiMetro/Dubai_metro_tickets.aspx

Children: Children below 5 years of age and below 90cm (Metro) will travel for free (no card required). Children above 5 will have to get a valid Nol Card / Ticket

Airport:

There are two airports in Dubai. The most commonly used is the Dubai International Airport in the Al Garhoud district, 4 km (2.5 miles) southeast of Dubai.

The subway is the cheapest way to travel from the airport to the different zones of Dubai but is useful only if your hotel is near a metro stop, otherwise you have to keep in mind that some areas are not comfortable for walking . The train leaves from Terminals 1 and 3 and the price goes depending of the way.

On the other hand there are also 4 public bus routes leaving the airport and stopping at different places in Dubai. The prices are just AED2. The lines are: 401 (Deira) and 402 (Bur Dubai) with a frequency of 30 minutes, and C1 (Satwa Station) and C2 (Zabeel Park) pass every 10 minutes. C1 and C2 lines operate 24 hours a day, while the 401 and 402 operate to 22:00 p.m.

Finally in the arrivals area can hire taxis and limousines, any time of the day, paying in advance. The journey time to the city is about 10 minutes.

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Line A, which opened in February 1980, goes through the city on a northwest to southeast diagonal. It has 27 stations. Header stations are Battistini (in Boccea) and Anagnina (at Osteria del Curato). It’s the orange line.
Line B crosses the city from north to south and goes parallel to the River Tiber. Header stations are Rebibbia and Laurentina. There are a total of 22 stations. It’s the blue line.

Rome metro stations

– Line A stations:
Battistini, Cornelia, Baldo degli Ubaldi, Valle Aurelia, Cipro-Musei Vaticani, Ottaviano-San Pietro, Lepanto, Flaminio-Piazza del Popolo, Spagna, Barberini – Fontana di Trevi, Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera, Termini, Vittorio Emanuele, Manzoni, San Giovanni, Re di Roma, Ponte Lungo, Furio Camillo, Colli Albani-Parco Appia Antica, Arco di Travertino, Porta Furba-Quadraro, Numidio Quadrato, Lucio Sestio, Giulio Agricola, Subaugusta, Cinecittà and Anagnina.
Some of the stops are near of points of interest for the visitor:

• Cipro: Vatican Museum
• Ottaviano: St. Peter’s Square
• Flaminio: Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo and Santa Maria dei Miracoli
• Repubblica: Terme di Diocleziano
• Vittorio Emanuele: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
• S.Giovanni: Basilica di S.Giovanni e la Scala Santa.
• Cinecittà: To visit the famous film studios.
• Spagna: Piazza di Spagna e Trinità dei Monti
• Barberini: Via Veneto e la Fontana di Trevi

– Line B stations:
Rebibbia, Ponte Mammolo, Santa Maria del Soccorso, Pietralata, Monti Tiburtini, Quintiliani, Tiburtina, Bologna, Policlinico, Castro Pretorio, Termini, Cavour, Colosseo, Circo Massimo, Piramide, Garbatella, Basilica San Paolo, Marconi, EUR Magliana, EUR Palasport, EUR Fermi and Laurentina.
Line B interesting stops for the visitor:

• S.Paolo: Basilica di San Paolo.
• Piramide: To visit the pyramid of Caius Cestius.
• Circo Massimo and Colosseo: Essential both visits.

Line C is under development but some excavations have revealed a monumental building in the time of Emperor Hadrian, so it could take some time until it is completed..

Suburban subway lines in Rome

In addition to the lines A and B, the three suburban lines operated by Met.Ro. S.p.A. act for all purposes as Metro extensions and they even use the same ticket (extra urban sections more expensive, are clearly indicated on the map).

1. Rome – Viterbo line:
This line goes from Flaminio station to Montebello Station and it hash a total of 14 stations:
Flaminio, Euclide, Acqua Acetosa, Campi Sportivi, Tor di Quinto, Due Ponti, Grottarossa, Saxa Rubra, Centro RAI, Labaro, La Celsa, Prima Porta, La Giustiniana-Villa di Livia and Montebello.
Frequency of trains varies with time between 10 – 15 minutes.

2. Rome – Pantano line:
On one side of the Termini station is the station Laziali – Pantano, also known as Rome – Pantano. In its route goes through four stations:
San Giovanni, Colosseo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Via della Conciliazione and Piazza del Risorgimento (in the Prati district).
Frequency of trains varies with time between 10 – 15 minutes. In holidays maybe 30 minutes.

3. Rome – Lido line:
Lido line starts in Porta San Paolo Rome and goes to the southern coastal district of Ostia Lido (very close to Fiumicino airport).
The first part of the route is common to the Line B of Rome Subway and also these stations:
Vitinia, Acilia, Casal Bernocchi, Centro Giano and Ostia Antica. Header station is Cristoforo Colombo, next to the end of the Via Cristoforo Colombo, which leads from Rome to Ostia.
Frequency of the trains is 10 minutes and holidays and August maybe 20 minutes.

FR Lines: Ferrovie dello stato (State Trains)

Besides Rome metro and suburban lines, we can use trains FR (Ferrovie dello Stato) for urban transportation .
The tickets are valid also for railway transport, metro and bus. At present there are 8 lines with high frequency service.

FR 1: Orte-Roma Tiburtina-Fiumicino
This line starts at Orte station, and ends at Fiumicino airport (Leonardo da Vinci). This line goes through the following stations:
Orte, Gallese, Civita Castellana, Collevecchio, Stimigliano, Gavignano Sabino, Poggio Mirteto, Fara in Sabina, Pianabella di Montelibretti, Monterotondo, Settebagni, Fidene, Nuovo Salario, Nomentana, Tiburtina, Tuscolana, Roma Ostiense, Trastevere, Villa Bonelli, Magliana, Muratella, Ponte Galeria, Nuova fiera di Roma, Parco Leonardo, and Fiumicino Airport.

FR 2: Roma Tiburtina-Tivoli
Line starts at Tiburtina station and goes to Guidonia Montecelo. Stations:
Prenestina, Serenissima, Togliatti, Tor Sapienza, La Rustica-Centro, La Rustica UIR, Salone, Ponte di Nona and Lunghezza.

FR 3: Viterbo/Cesano- Roma Ostiense
Starts at Ostiense station near Viterbo. This line’s stations are:
Roma Ostiense, Quattro Venti, Roma Trastevere, Roma San Pietro, Valle Aurelia, Proba Petronia-Appiano, Balduina, Gemelli, Monte Mario, San Filippo Neri, Ottavia, Ipogeo degli Ottavi, La Giustiniana, La Storta, Olgiata e Cesano. Despues de Cesano, las estaciones son: Anguillara, Vigna di Valle, Bracciano, Manziana-Canale Monterano, Oriolo Romano, Capranica-Sutri, Vetralla, Tre Croci e Viterbo Porta Romana and Viterbo Porta Fiorentina.

FR 4: Albano/Frascati/Velletri- Roma Termini
From Termini station to Ciampino. From here trains continue in regional service to Frascati, Albano Laziale and Velletri. A fourth destination, Frosinone-Cassino direction, is currently called FR6. The station that defines the urban section is Capannelle.

FR 5: Civitavecchia-Roma Termini
The line starts at Termini Station direction of Cerveteri-Ladispoli, ending upon reaching Civitavecchia. The station that defines the urban section is Aurelia station
Its stations are:
Maccarese-Fregene, Torre in Pietra-Palidoro, Cerveteri-Ladispoli, Santa Severa, Santa Marinella and Civitavecchia.

FR 6: Frosinone-Roma Termini
Line starts at Termini international station, follows the route of the FR4 til Ciampino station where heads to Frosinone and Cassino.

FR 7: Latina-Roma Termini
Line starts at Termini station and goes to Latina. First section to Campoleone is the same route than FR8.
After Campoleone stops are : Cisterna di Latina and Latina.

FR 8: Nettuno-Roma Termini
The line branches from at FR7 Campoleone, to head towards Nettuno. Common stops within the urban area are Torricola and Termini. Other stops are:
Pomezia – Santa Palomba y Campoleone, Aprilia, Campo di Carne, Padiglione, Lido di Lavinio, Villa Claudia, Marechiaro, Anzio Colonia, Anzio.

FR frequencies depends on many factors so we can’t inform accurately.

Finally there is a express line going from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (also known as Fiumicino) to Termini.

Airport – Roma Termini: no stops until Termini Central station. There is one trainevery 30 minutes. Journey time is 30 minutes. Last departure from airport at 23.35, 15 euros/ticket.
Departures from platform l 23-24, next to Termini entrance.

Rome subways: tickets and fares

• BIT. biglietto integrato a tempo
  Price 1,50 €. It’s valid for 100 minutes from being validated and can be used in any form of public transport.
  Allows multiple trips by bus and tram, but just one by Metro.
• BIG . Biglietto integrato Giornaliero (Daily ticket)
  It costs € 6.00 and is valid for a whole day. During that time it can be used freely under any local transportation.
  Expires at 24:00 of the day it was validated.
• BTI . Biglietto turistico integrato (Tourist ticket)
  Price 16.50. Valid for 3 days and it can be used in all municipal transport. Expires at 24:00 of the third day after it was validated.

Note: Children up to 9 years old travel free ( must be with an adult).

Tickets must be purchased in advance, normally can not be purchased on board (only a few buses have ticket machines). But there are thousands of sale points in the city. Sold at newsstands, in subway stations, vending machines and at tobacconists (recognizable by a large T).

Tickets are validated in access control machines at metro stations and inside the buses and trams. If you dont validate your ticket you might be fined.

Where can i use my ticket?
Metro Lines A and B (managed by Met.Ro), municipal buses and trams (ATAC), regional buses (COTRAL), regional trains Rome-Lido, Rome-Viterbo, Rome-Pantano (managed by Met. Ro) and FR trains on the municipal sections.

Rome Metro schedule and timetable

From 5.30 to 23.30 (Friday and Saturday until 1:30 am).

Frequency

The frequency ranges from 3′ to 5′ in the weekends in line A and from 5′ to 7′ on weekends for Line B.

Rome Metro Map

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The Subte in Buenos Aires is the oldest underground network throughout all Latin America, the first of its lines, Line A was opened in 1913 and is almost centenary.

It is owned by the Buenos Aires Subway SE, a local government company but since 1994 operates under administrative concession by the private operator Metrovías, which holds the concession until 31 December 2017. Buenos Aires also has other rail mass transportation in addition to the subway. Adding all the systems (subway, premetro and commuter rail ) the metropolitan network of Buenos Aires rail exceeds 880 km long and transports annually around 700 million passengers, around 900,000 passengers a day.

Buenos Aires Metro Lines

The Buenos Aires Metro networkconsists of 6 lines (A, B, C, D, E and H) with 60 km long and 78 stations. In order of antiquity, are:

• Line A, Light Blue, this line is almost centenary, was the first to start operating in 1913, with a route that runs from the Plaza de Mayo to Carabobo, with 8.5 kms, 16 stations and more than 300,000 passengers per day.
• Line B, Red, opened in 1930, and makes the journey from N.Alem Leandro to Los Incas , runinig a distance of about 10 kms with 15 stations. It is one of the lines transporting a greater number of passengers, more than 410,000 a day.
• Line C, Blue, opened in 1934, and has the tour, Retiro to Constitución, with 4.5 kms of travel, 9 stations and 340,000 passengers per day.
• Line D, Green, opened in 1937, this is the line which carries more travelers. Makes the travel Congress to Tucuman Cathedral, with 10 kms and 16 stations.
• Line E, Violet was opened in 1944 and makes the tour from Bolivar to Plaza of Viceroys, with 9.6 kms and 15 stations.
• Line H, Yellow, opened in 2007, and so far is the younger line. Makes the trip Corrientes to Parque Patricios, with 4.5 km and 7 stations. Is the line with less traffic of travelers

Future expansions:

Are also planned three lines to be built in the medium term, if keeping current construction plans, when completed the new lines, the Metro will have a total length of 75 km in length (not including extensions of existing lines or the Premetro ), and will have 127 stations.

Curiosities:

From its beginnings, the Subte has been commitment to the culture, and its space has been offered to be a display of various disciplines. Therefore in its facilities can be found sculptures, original murals and reproductions.

Opening Hours

The network now opens at 05:00 am and closes its lines between 22:00 and 23:00 hours.

Frequency of service

Depending on the line ranges from 3-6 minutes during rush hour to 9 minutes outside of rush hour. Holidays the frequency varies from 7 to 9 minutes.

Fares and Tickets

Currently operating with cash cards and cards SUBE (E-Ticket Single System) is a system that allows pay with a single smart card, travel on buses, subways and train stations attached to the Red SUBE, on public transport of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA). From March 3, 2012, to obtain the card for the first time you have to pay ARS 15.00 and after obtaining the card, the user must perform an initial load with cash at any of the load centers willing to that end, with an amount of up to ARS 2.00 to ARS 100.
The new rate for subway service and Premetro is ARS 2.50 since January 2012.

(note: one euro equals about ARS 6.30 in dic.2012)

Airport

Minister Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza International Airport) is located in the suburb of Ezeiza, located twenty miles west of the City of Buenos Aires.

At Ezeiza Airport there is no service neither for metro nor train to the airport. There are three bus lines in charge of public transport: line 86 leads directly to the city center stopping in Plaza de Mayo. The line will 394 will get you to Monte Grande Station and Camino de Cintura. Line 51 will take you to Constitution. It is definitely the most economical mean of transportation, the ticket costs ARS 1.35.

Subte Metro Map

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The idea for the metro was conceived in 1979, as a response to the city’s population boom and its need to reduce traffic problems in Dnipropetrovsk. In 1981, the Russian government designated the Dnipropetrovsk Metro system as one of the city’s most important building projects. Construction began in March of 1982 and took 13 years to complete. The process was delayed for two reasons: building complications and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Dnipropetrovsk Metro Lines and Stations

Dnipropetrovsk Metro runs from east to west, starting with Vokzalna station and ending with Pokrovska station. The line currently only has stations located in the industrial part of the city.

The locations of the six active stations in the system are as follows:
• Pokrovska Station – Yuria Kondratuka/Velyka Diivska Street intersection
• Prospekt Svobody “Liberty Avenue” Station – Dzerzhynskoho Square
• Zavodska Station – Mayakovskoho Street
• Metalurhiv Station – Kalinin Avenue
• Metrobudivnykiv Station – Kalinin/Petrovsky Avenue intersection
• Vokzalna Station – Petrovsky Square

Future Expansions

Today, the city of Dnipropetrovsk is the third most populous city in the Ukraine. Over 6 million passengers rode the Dnipropetrovsk Metro in 2015, and plans are in place to expand the system by three stations no later than 2017. The new stations Teatralna, Tsentralna, and Muzeina will extend the line by 3 kilometers, and bring part of the metro into the center of the city. Upon completion of the expansion, the metro will cover a total distance of 11.8 kilometers.
There are talks of a future expansion that could extend the system to span a much greater distance of 80 kilometers, but as of this writing no plans have been funded or confirmed.

Fares and tickets

The cost of a single transport on the Dnipropetrovsk Metro is 2 hryvnia (UAH).

Tokens are required for entrance. These tokens can be purchased in the lobby of each station and redeemed in the station turnstiles. Commuters will also be given a badge for travel in the metro.

As of May 2015, commuters can now purchase monthly passes for the Dnipropetrovsk Metro system. The price of a civilian ticket is 235 UAH, while students can purchase a ticket for only 118 UAH. Unlike single travel tokens, monthly passes cannot be purchased at every station. They are currently only available for purchase at the Prospekt Svobody station, the Vokzalna station, and the Pokrovska station.

Additionally, passes can be purchased at 125 Karl Marx Boulevard and at 1 Petrovsky Square.

Hours of Operation

Dnipropetrovsk Metro opens its doors at 5:30am and runs until 11:00pm.
A train schedule can be found hanging in each of the six Dnipropetrovsk stations. Schedules are also posted online and updated daily.

Curious facts

The Dnipropetrovsk Metro system has its own museum, dedicated to its history and construction. The museum is located at 8 Kurchatov Street and hosts numerous photographs, films, and artifacts collected from the original construction.

Though Dnipropetrovsk itself is a largely industrial city, it is home to many untouched historical buildings. There are also a number of art and history museums, the breathtaking Transfiguration Cathedral, and a number of popular shopping destinations along the Karl Marx Prospekt at the heart of the city.

Construction of the Dnipropetrovsk Metro took place during the height of Cold War tensions, resulting in five of the six Dnipropetrovsk stations being built more than 70 meters underground. Having a deep, subterranean system of transport doubled as a civil defense in the event of a nuclear missile strike. Even today, these five stations are only accessible by escalator. Pokrovska is the only station that is accessible by stairs.

Dnipropetrovsk Metro Map

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Rails are built along a very irregular surface, crossing hills and rivers. The depth of the stations made the construction of an all heavy rail tunnel system impractical. So some rails had to be heavy regular rails and others heavy capacity monorails. The monorail technology provides efficient climbing capabilities and can carry more weight than conventional rails.

Total track length of the metro is 168 kilometers (2015). The system connects 92 stations en route. The average daily ridership of this metro system was 1.1 million passengers in 2014. A monorail can transport 32,000 passengers per hour per direction

Lines and stations

The metro system currently has four lines. The Chongqing Rail Transit (Group) Limited Co is planning to expand the total coverage. Individual lines of Chongqing metro can be identified by its color.

• Line 1. Began operation in 2011. Connects Chaotianmen and Daxuecheng. Length of the line is 36.6 km. Connecting 23 stations. The line transports 36,000 passengers per hour
• Line 2. Began operation in 2005. Connects Jiaochangkou and Xinshancun. The length of the line is 19.2km. Connecting 18 stations. An extension of this line is under construction
• Line 3. This is the world’s largest single monorail line. Began operation in 2011. Connects Yudong and Jiangbei airport. The length of the line is 55.5km. Connecting 39 stations. An extension of this line on the north end is under construction
• Line 6. Began operation in 2012. Connects Wulidian and Yuelai Beibei. The length of this line is 56.7km. Connecting 18 stations. An extension on both ends of this line is under construction
• Line 7 to line 18 are currently under planning

CRT operation hours

The metro starts operation at 6:30 am in the morning and close at 11:30 pm, seven days a week.

Fares and tickets

The ticket fare in Chongqing metro system is based on the distance traveled. It usually ranges between 2 to 10 Yuan.

Single ticket

Single tickets can be purchased at any station in Chongqing metro. These tickets are valid only on the day of purchase for a single use. A single journey is within 180 minutes of travel. If a journey using a single ticket exceeds this time limit, the passenger will be charged with the highest one-way ticket fare.

The fare is calculated as below:
• 2 Yuan a distance for a distance of 0-6 km
• 3 Yuan for 6-11 km
• 4 Yuan for 11-17 km
• 5 Yuan for 17-24 km
• 6 Yuan for 24-32 km
• 7 Yuan for 32-41 km
• 8 Yuan for 41-51 km
• 9 Yuan for 51-63 km
• 10 Yuan for 63 km and above.

Souvenir ticket

Souvenir tickets are specially designed tickets that are made available to the passengers on public holidays and festivals. Depends on different themes, the validity of this ticket changes. And, the fare is decided based on the number of days the activity is put up for.

Fixed journey ticket

Travelers can use this ticket to ride the subway for a pre-determined time. However, these tickets do have a validity period attached to it. The fare depends on the distance traveled.

Chongqing Public Transportation Card

The Chongqing metro provides passengers a facility to make pay fare in advance and use a ticket card to commute without hassle. With a Chongqing Public Transportation Card, daily commuters can avail a discount of 10% on the subway fares. These cards can also be used on the city buses as well.

Group tickets

Passengers using Chongqing metro can purchase group tickets to avail further discounts on the total fare. It is a good option for a group of any number of passengers.

Chongqing Rail Transit Park and Ride

Park and ride facilities are available for passengers in some of the metro stations, not all.

Rules and Tips for passengers

Smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited. Inflammable substances are also not allowed inside the metro. Passengers can get their small pets along provided the pets are inside carriers. The metro also has provision for transporting bicycles.

CRT curious information

Chongqing metro system has a very complex topography running through difficult terrains of the city. One curious fact is that the line 2 monorail at one stage is passing through a building. The rail was constructed in this way in order not to demolish homes. The ingenious planners also made room for a small station inside the building.

Chongqing Rail Transit Map

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Finally, after much discussion and planning, Chen Yu and Tao Zhu, the former governor of the province, pushed forward a plan to build a tunnel as part of war time evacuation strategy. Looking at the prospect of such a tunnel which can later be used for post-war metro development, the central government set the motion to have this plan implemented.

Though the construction of line 1, east-while lane connecting Xichang to Dongshan, started in 1984 and the metro system began operation on 28 June 1997, Guangzhou metro system achieved its current stage only after the rapid expansion plans that were put into place during the 2000s.
As of 2013, the Guangzhou metro system has 9 lines that connect a total of 164 stations. Guangzhou metro is state-owned and operated by the Guangzhou Metro Corporation. As per statistics in 2013, on an average 8.61 million passengers use this metro system for daily commute; annually, the figure comes to 2.054 billion passengers.

Lines and stations

A major part of the metro system connect urban areas of the province. Line 7, line 9 and line 13 are under planning to be added to the existing network. Moreover, extensions to line 6 and line 8 are also under construction. In order to help the passengers distinguish, each lines are color-coded.

• Line 1: Opened in 1997. Connecting Xilang and Guangzhou east railway station. Length – 18.5km. Number of stations – 16 underground stations.
• Line 2: Opened in 2002. Connecting Jiahewanggang and Guangzhou south railway station. Length – 31.4km. Number of stations – 24
• Line 3: Opened in 2005. Connecting Airport South and Tiyu Xilu. Length – 67.3km. Number of stations – 28
• Line 4: Opened in 2005. Connecting Huangcun and Jinzhou. Length – 43.7km. Number of stations – 16
• Line 5: Opened in 2009. Connecting Jiaokou and Wenchong. Length – 31.9km. Number of stations – 24
• Line 6: Opened in 2013. Connecting Xunfenggang and Changban. Length – 24.5km: Number of stations – 22
• Line 8: Opened in 2003. Connecting Fenghuang Xincun and Wanshengwei. Length – 14.8km. Number of stations – 13
• Guangfo line: Opened in 2010. Connecting Guangzhou City and Foshan City. Length – 20.4km. Number of stations – 14
• APM line: Opened in 2010. Connecting Linhexi and Canton Tower. Length – 3.9km. Number of stations – 9

Hours of operation

Passengers can use the metro during 6 am to 12 pm, seven days a week.

Fares and tickets

The fare depends on distance, ranging on an average from 2 Yuan to 14 Yuan. Guangzhou metro system also provides group discounts, up to 10%, provided the number of travelers is 30 or more. The metro corporation also provides certain contactless smart card Lingnan pass. Passengers with this card can avail huge discounts: 5% for the first 15 journeys, and 40% for all subsequent journeys every month.

Single day journey ticket

Passengers can avail a single day journey ticket which is valid only for the date of purchase. The fare varies depending on the distance travelled; for a distance of 0-4 km, the standard fare of a single journey ticket is 2 Yuan. There will be addition to this fare after every 4 km, 6 km and 12 km.
The rule mandates that the journey should not be more than one day; if not, the passenger will be charged the fare for the longest journey. Vending machines/kiosks are available at all the stations that Guangzhou metro system. The ticket contains radio frequency tokens that the sensors on the ticket barriers detect during entry and exit.

Senior citizen pass

With this pass a senior citizen (60+ years of age) can avail 50% discount on travel.

Student pass

School-going children can avail discount on their daily travel with the student pass. This pass is available for students of primary, secondary and vocational schools. This card entitles them to a discount of 50%.

Day passes

Guangzhou metro system also provides daily passes with unlimited rides on the metro system; however, there is a validity period. A one day pass can be purchased for 20 Yuan, valid for a duration of 24 hours. A pass for 50 Yuan is valid for 72 hours or three consecutive days.

Park and Ride

Guangzhou metro offers park and ride facilities at selected metro stations.

Dos and Don’ts. Tips

Consumption of alcohol and tobacco is prohibited inside the metro system. Eatables are also not allowed inside the metro system. Inflammable substances and any kind of chemical compounds that has the capacity to ignite or explode are strictly banned in all the stations. People who do not comply can expect to be behind bars within no time.

Curious facts

Over the years the Guangzhou metro corporation was subjected to many heated arguments in media and among the public.
When the metro came up with the idea to give out free rides to the family members of its employees in 1997, the policy was subjected to much public scrutiny. The validity of such an option was questioned by people from all walks of life. Newspapers blamed the metro for exploiting public resources for personal benefits. Later, the corporation revealed the beneficiaries of such a policy included only spouses and children under 18.
In 2009, an alleged attempt fraud was reported in connection with two technicians who submitted inspection report on couple of cases.
In 2010, some discrepancies in quality standards of two concrete structures in line 3 was reported. The possible consequences of such low quality construction included blockage of ground water drains, passenger and metro car safety.

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Historical Background

With a population of 1.5 million, Daejeon is South Korea’s fifth-largest metropolitan area. It is one of the administrative, educational and economic centers of the country. The need for a rapid metro system is such a hub city was inevitable.

The city authority had planned a 5-line metro system with the first line to be operational as early as 2002 to cover the traffic pressure during the Soccer World Cup. However, due to the lack of funds, the project got slowed down and was completed in 2006. The first line started operation from 16th March 2006 with a 12.4 km long track from Panam to Government complex. On 17th April 2007, a further section of 10.4 km was added. It connected Government Complex to Banseok.

The construction of Line 2 was supposed to start in 2008 but was postponed.

Hours of Operation

The Subway is open from 5:30 AM in the morning to the midnight. Trains are available every 8 or 10 minutes. In busy hours, trains run at 4 to 5 minutes intervals. On holidays and weekends, you’ll get lesser number of trains.

Lines and Stations

Line 1 runs from Panam in the north-western part of the city to Banseok in the eastern corner. It includes the Daejeon Station which is near to the old city center. Here passengers can interchange to KTX and Korail. In addition, it also covers most modern and newly developed parts of the city, the city hall and other important government buildings. A complete travel on this line takes around 40 minutes.

The line is well-connected with bus routes and each station has a nearby bus stop. Main stations on this line are:

• Panam
• Daedong
• Daejeon
• Jung-gu Office
• City Hall
• Government Complex-Daejeon
• Wolpyeong
• Yuseong Spa
• National Cemetery
• World Cup Stadium
• Jijok
• Banseok

Future Expansion

Daejeon city authority plans to begin construction of Line 2 soon. It includes both grounds level and above ground stations. The route plan is expected to come out by 2015 and test operation is planned to start in 2018. If this schedule is actually implemented, we should see Line 2 fully in operation since 2021.

Though the authority hasn’t publicly disclosed the technological specifics of the line and the trains, rumor is that the trains are going to be magnetic levitation type similar to Japanese HSST.

Line 2 is conceived as a 30.5 km long ring-shaped line which intersects Line 1 several times. Line 3 will have a 24 km long track and will connect the north-south part of the city. Line 4 is going to be a relatively shorter track (9.7 km). It will run parallel to Line 3 but further towards the west. Line 5 will be a 15.2 km long line connecting the east-west sides of the city. In total, the whole network is planned to have a 102 km long track.

Fare and Tickets

The metro fare is determined on the basis of sections traveled, the age of the traveler and the type of tickets. Section 1 fare category applies when a rider travels up to 10 km from his departure station. In case he travels more, section 2 price is charged.

There are three types of ticketing options: Traffic card, Token and 3S card. However, traffic card seems to be the cheapest alternative among the three. Section 1 fare for an adult (19-64 years) with traffic card is 1250 won, with a token is 1400 won and with 3S card is 1400 won. The amounts change to 1350 won, 1500 won and 1500 won respectively when a passenger travels beyond 10 km.

Youths (13-18 years) and children (6-12 years) pay a portion of adult fare depending on their ticket type. People aged 65 and above, children under age 6, veterans and disabled persons are allowed free ride. If a group of more than 20 children is traveling with an adult guardian, the traffic card rate applies.

Get the details of fare and discounts from Fare Information page.

Facilities and Services

Daejeon Metro authority is committed to offering every passenger an enjoyable ride and that’s why they make available multiple services on the stations and also on the train.

• Every station has its name labeled in Korean and English and it is easy even for a foreign traveler to locate his routes.
• The stations are clean and managed well. They are artistically decorated and host music performances to entertain waiting passengers.
• Located on the Jijok Station, Daejeon Metro Lost and Found Center helps travelers to search for their lost belongings.

Rules

To ensure smooth running of the metro system, the authority has set the following rules:

• Pets are not allowed on the train.
• In the case of a sudden fire break out, passengers shouldn’t try to rupture the doors or get off the train. Rather, they should use the fire extinguishers fitted in the train.
• If any belonging falls on the track, you shouldn’t try to pick it up on your own, rather should contact the station stuff.

Tips

Keep the following points in mind to make the best use of Daejeon Metro service:

• Before leaving the subway, never throw away your ticket. You have to punch it at the exit point again.
• If you don’t understand Korean, follow the English announcements on the station to find your exit.

Map of Daejeon Metro

For details on stations, lines and interchanging possibilities, check out the Daejeon Metro Map. The only operating line is marked with color green.

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Before the increase in population, beginning in 1950, they tried to better their traffic situation with metros and buses. The results were nothing but unsatisfactory. They found a solution with the Dalian Metro, which was inaugurated May 1st, 2003. «Dalian Public Transportation Group Co. Ltd.» operates in lines R2 and R3, meanwhile «Dalian Metro Co. Ltd.» operates in lines M1 and M2. These trains can reach a maximum speed capacity of 100kms/h. Each train can carry up to 800 passengers. (176 sitting, the rest, standing up)

Currently, they possess 4 lines (2 urban ones 2 suburban). With a total of 57 stations. (31 urban ones, 26 suburban) The whole metro system extends for an area of 141 kilometers. (88 miles) The metro is used daily for by around 284,000 passengers. Facing the future, they wish to expand to 12 lines.

Lines and stations

M1 Line

Line 1 (M1) is a round 16,5km (10,25miles). It has 14 stations, and its final stops are Yaojia and Huizhanzhongxin.

Leaving Yaojia, this is the order of the stops: Yaojia, Dalianbeizhan, Huananbei, Huananguangchang, Qianshanlu, Songjianglu, Dongweilu, Chunliu, Xianggongjie, Zhongchangjie, Xinggonglu, Xi’anlu, Fuguojie, Huizhanzhongxin

Getting off at Dalianbeizhan, you may connect with a high speed railway. «Dalian North Railway». Connects with line 2 (M2) on the Xi’anlu stop.

M2 Line

Line 2 (M2) is 20,7km long (12,87 miles).
It has 17 stations, and its final stops are Jichang and Huiyizhongxin.

Leaving Jichang, this is the order of the stops: Jichang, Hongganglu, Hongjinlu, Hongqixilu, Wanjia, Malanguangchang, Liaoshi, Jiaotongdaxue, Xi’anlu, Lianhelu, Renminguangchang, Yi’erjiujie, Qingniwaqiao, Youhaoguangchang, Zhongshanguangchang, Gangwanguangchang, Huiyizhongxin

This line starts at the international airport of Dalián.
Connects with line 1 (M1) on the Xi’anlu stop.
On the Zhongshanguangchang stop, we will find the admired plaza of Zhongshan, well known for its classical buildings from the twentieth century made by the Japanese. In the zone of Zhongshan you may also find the« Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park», a park that contains a great representation of typical marine life from the region, an aquarium of coral reefs, a bird exposition, White whale and dolphin attractions, etc.

R2 Line

Line R2, is 40,38 km (25,09 miles).
It has 8 stations, and its final stops are Hekou and Lüshunxingang.

Leaving Hekou, this is the order of the stops: Hekou, Caidaling, Huangnichuan, Longwangtang, Tahewan, Lüshun, Tieshanzhen, Lüshun xingang

R3 Line

Line 3 (R3), also known as Jinzhou, is 63,45 km long (39,43 miles). It starts at the marvelous commercial center of Dalian.
It has 18 stations, and its last stops are Hekou and Lüshunxingang.

Leaving Hekou, this is the order of the stops: Dalian Railway Station, Xianglujiao, Jinjiajie, Quanshui, Houyan, Dalianwan, Jinmalu, Kaifaqu, Baoshuiqu, DD Port, Xiaoyaowan, Jinshitan, Tostem, Phoenix Peak, Dongshanlu, Hepinglu, Shijiuju, Jiuli.

On the Jinshitan stop, you can find the famous «Golden Pebble Beach», a very appreciated national park, that’s around 50 kms long (31 miles) at the center of Dalian.

District of Jinzhou is a very important zone of industrial development, where all the big corporations are, such as Canon, Mitsubishi Electric, Intel, Sanyo Electric, Toshiba, etc.

Schedule

Metro works from 6am-12pm. Trains pass by every 3-4 minutes.

Tickets

The minimum you can purchase a ticket for, corresponds to two stops. It costs 1 Chinese Yuan (0,14 € / 0,15 $). The Price increases, the more stops you add. For example, a more than a two stop trip, would be 2 Yuan (0,28 € / 0,30 $) The trajectory between Dalian and the Golden Pebble Beach is 8 Yuan. (1,12 € / 1,20 $). The trajectory between Dalian and Jiuli is 7 Yuan. (0,98 € / 1,05 $).

Besides regular tickets, you may also purchase a monthly card, provided by the Dalian Metro, which gives you a 20% discount in all trips. «The Pearl Card» is the best solution, if you use this transportation frequently.

Park and ride

Parking spaces will be provided for you as well as Newsstands with news in both English and mandarin.

Tips

The best time of the year to visit is between May and September. It’s popular to visit, Long Wangtang at the end of April, (a 20 minute drive to Dalian) to enjoy the cherry blossoms. Besides its amazing climate, it’s important to point out their healthy environment, and air quality, given to their numerous parks and Green zones.

Even though crime Rate is very low, like in most of China, you must still be careful because of the high percentage of traffic accidents.

As a cool fact, Dalian is a sister city, amongst other cities, with Zaragoza in Spain and Oakland (California) in the United States of America.

Dalian Metro Map

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Busan (or Pusan) is the second largest city in South Korea. Its population is approximately 3.6 million inhabitants.

To move this huge number of people every day, Busan has a municipal bus network with 134 routes connecting with the metro line, a railroad (with high speed lines) connecting to nearby cities (Seoul, Dajeon, …) and the metro system.

Busan Metro has a total length of 109.5 km, 4 lines and 107 stations.
It’s managed by the Busan Transportation Corporation. In addition there’s a light rail line
connecting Busan with Gimhae, but is managed by a private entity. This fifth line has a length of 23,9kms
and adds 21 stations to the system. The 5 lines together form a network with 133.4 kilometers of routes and 128 stations.

• Lines 5 ( incl. Gimhae LRT BGL)
• Stations: 107 + 21 (metro + LRT BGL)
• Passengers/day: 890K
• Opening: July 19, 1985
• Operator: Busan Transportation Corporation B&G Metro
• Length: 109,5 km + 23,9 ( metro + LRT BGL)

Lines and stations

Line 1 ( orange line )

It has a total length of 32,5kms and 34 stations. It crosses the city from Sinpyeoung in the north to Nopo Dong in the south. A full ride from end to end takes about 1 hour. Desing of line 1 began in 79 and it started to be operational in 1985 with the corridor Nopo-Dong – Beomnaegol (16.2 kms of route). Then there were 3 more extensions: in 1987, 5,4 kms were added along Beomnaegol – Jungang-dong, 4.5 kms in 1990 joining Jungang-dong with Seodaesin-dong and finally 6.4 kms in the path of Seodaesin-dong to Sinpyeong. Currently there is a new extension being built to connect to the Saha-gu area.

The 34 stations are: Sinpyeong, Hadan, Dangni, Saha, Goejeong, Daeti, Seodaeshin-dong, Dongdaeshin-dong, Toseong-dong, Jagalchi, Nampo-dong, Jungang-dong, Busan Station, Choryang-dong, Busanjin, Jwacheon-dong, Beomil-dong, Beomnaegol, Seomyeon, Bujeon-dong, Yangjeong, Municipality, Yeonsan-dong, Busan National University of Education, Dongnae, Myeongnyun-dong, Oncheonjang, Pusan National University, Jangjeon-dong, Guseo-dong, Dusil, Namsan-dong, Beomeosa and Nopo-dong.

Line 2 (green line)

Line 2 crosses Busan from Hopo in the east to Jangsan in the west.
Section Hopo – Seomyeon is operational since 1991. It also has had several extensions. Currently Busan Metro Line 2 has 44.5 kilometers and 39 stations. The first extension in 1999 was the section Hopo to Seomyeon which added 21.7 km. In 2001, Seomyeon – Geumnyeonsan added another 7.7 kms. In 2002, section Geumnyeonsan – Gwangan added half a mile (1km).  In August 2002 this line was expanded 7.7 kms with Gwangan to Jangsan section. In 2007 from Hopo to Yangsan other 7,2kms. Finally in 2009 the line reached Busan National University Yangsan.

Stations: Jangsan, Jung-dong, Haeundae, Dongbaek, Museum of Modern Art in Busan, Centum, Milak, Suyeong, Gwangan, Geumnyeonsan, Namcheon, Kyungsung University and Pukyong National University, Daeyeon, Motgol, Jigegol, Munhyeon, Munjeon, Jeonpo, Seomyeon, Buam, Gaya, Dongeui University, Gaegeum, Naengjeong, Jurye, Gamjeona, Sasang, Deokpo, Modeok, Mora, guṇam, Gumyeong, Deokcheon, Sujeong, Hwamyeong, Yulli, Dongwon, Geumgok, Hopo

Line 3 (golden line)

Line 3 became operational in November 2005. It links Daejeo to Suyeong. 18.1 km and 16 stations.
Stations: Suyeong, Mangmi, Baesan, Mulmangol, Yeonsan-dong, Geoje, Sports Complex, Sajik, Minam, Mandeok, Namsanjeong, Sukdeung, Deokcheon, Gupo, Gangseo-gu Office, Sports Park

Line 4 (blue line)

It’s 12.7 kms length line along 14 stations linking Anpyeong to Minam. It was to be a branch of line 3
but finally opened in 2011 as a new line.

Stations: Minam, Dongnae, Suan, Nakmin, Chungnyeolsa, Myeongjang, Seodong, Geumsa, Banyeo Agricultural Market, Seokdae, Youngsan University, Dong-Pusan College, Gochon, Anpyeong

Line 5 (purple line)

It is a light rail line linking Busan to Gimhae. It extends the system 24kms and 21 stations.
Terminal stations are Sasang and Samgye. This line is operated by a private entity.

Schedule

Metro hours are from 05:00 to 00:30, everyday.

Rates and tickets

The system is divided into two tariff areas. Rates are 1,300 won to any destination within a distance of 10kms (first zone) and 1500 won for others (second zone).

There are also metro passes as Hanaro Card with Discounts of 10% for adults and 20% for young people between 13 and 18 years old.
These passes are also valid for the bus.

Busan Metro Map

Map via https://english.busan.go.kr/

Interesting facts

Korean, English, Japanese and Mandarin languages are used someway in Busan Metro.

Connection to the airport

Gimhae International Airport is located west of Busan.
It can be reached via a subway, bus and taxi.

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As of 2013, the network of Charleroi Metro consists of 48 stations, of which 24 are premetro stations and the other 24 are tram stations. They are also served by the underground. Currently Charleroi Metro is a loop line around the center of the city and two branches to the districts of Gilly and Anderlues. A third branch that goes to Chatelet is partially built but never came into service.

In the 70’s a much more extensive and ambitious network project was planned to be completed by the middle of the 90s.
The original design consisted of a central loop which connected to the 8 branches that would serve the entire city of Charleroi. Due to the high cost of implementation of the project and the estimated low volume of passengers, the construction was suspended leaving the network in a semi completed state. The city center loop was completed in 2013 by adding a section of tram to Gosselies.

The completion and opening in 2013 of the loop led to a restructuring of the system. The 5 premetro/tram lines already in operation (54, 55, 84, 88 and 89) were replaced by 4 metro lines: M1, M2, M3 and later M4. The system extension grew from 25kms to 35kms and a total number of 48 stations of which 10 are underground.

The current system started its works in 1976. The ‘métro léger’ is operated by TEC.
The maximum speed in the system is 65 km/h.

Charleroi metro: lines and stations

Charleroi Loop

The central loop of Charleroi metro is the real “metro” part the system in the sense that circulates at a different level, underground or in a dedicated via and meets the common standards of most subway systems. It has 8 stations that are common to the 4 metro lines: Sud, Villette, Ouest, Beaux-Arts, Waterloo, Janson, Parc and Tirou.

Lines M1 and M2: Andelues Line

It stretches from Anderlues to Charleroi. They’re 6 premetro stations and 6 tram stations circulating at different levels. This line is 14 km long. The difference between these two lines is direction. M1 travels counter clockwise. Stations: Piges, Dampremy, Providence, De Cartier, Moulin, Morgnies, Leernes, Paradis, Fontaine, Pétria, Coron du berger, Surchiste, Route de Thuin, Jonction, Route de la Station and Monument.

Line M3 or Gosselies line

It stretches from Gosselies to Dampremy circulates. It has 18 tram stations plus 1 premetro station, Piges, also served by the line M1 and M2 and not included in the following list. This line became operational in 2013. The route runs clockwise. It’s a 7.5 kilometer route. Station: Sacré Madame, La Planche, Deschassis, Marie Curie, Saint Antoine, Puissant, Chuassée de Gilly, Rue Berteau, Madeleine, Carosse, Bruyerre, Calvaire, Rue Léopold, Chuassée de Fleurus, City Nord, Emailleries, Rue du Chemin de Fer and Faubourg de Bruxelles.

Line M4 or Gilly line

It stretches from Gilly to Charleroi. Line 4 has premetro 6 stations of wich 4 circulate underground and 2 ground level. It runs counter clockwise. The route is 4 kms long.
Stations: Samaritaine, Gazomètre, Gilly, Marabout, Sart-Culpart and Soleilmont.

Frequency of service

Standard frequency is 30 minutes in M1 and M2 lines. 15 minutes in Charleroi to Petria section. Weekends and holidays frequency is 60 minutes. M4 lines frequency is 10 minutes from monday to saturdays and 15 minutes sundays and holidays, so as M3 line.

Charlorei light metro fares and rates

Prices in the metro are the same as in the bus network. You can use the same tickets on both systems interchangeably provided that the areas for which were bought match. Zones can be found in the map below http://www.infotec.be/Portals/0/TEC%20Charleroi/PDF/Shema_Zonal_2013.pdf

In the Charleroi Metroyou can travel Charleroi using simple tickets, multipath titles and credits or passes. Next tickets are valid for zones 1 and 2. Horizon and Horizon + (these include express services) are valid for the entire network. The price also varies depending on your age and other factors such as large families, refugees, …

Next tickets let you travel zones 1 and 2 as many times as you want during 1 hour for 2.10€. A whole day for 5 euros. These rates apply when buying the ticket on the train. If you buy it in advance the prices are a little cheaper. 1.9 and 4 euros respectively. There also exist a 3-day pass for 8 euros.

With the Horizon and Horizon + fares (including express lines) you can use the entire network for 90 minutes at 3.20 and 5.30 euros respectively. There are also discounts for buying the tickets in advance.
More info http://www.infotec.be/fr-be/acheteruntitre/titresettarifs/titresunitaires.aspx.

There are Multi-trip 4,6,8 and 12 titles. Prices range between 8.8 and 12.3 euros normal rate and between 6.40 and 9.60 euros with reduced rates .

Mobib Cards

They are registered cards. They cost 5 euros and you can charge in tickets and passes.

Basic Mobib cards

They are not registered cash card. They cost 5 euros and you can charge in tickets and passes. These cards can be purchased and recharged at ESPACES TEC and l’E-SHOP.

There are free annual passes for children between 6 and 11 years. For people between 12 and 24 there are Next, Horizon and Horizon + monthly passes for 15,20,21 and 35 respectively and annually for 126, 165 and 270 euros. From 25 to 64 years Next, Horizon and Horizon + monthly passes for 37, 46.5 and 70 euros and annual passes for 312, 390 and 560. For over 65 years people there are annual Horizon + passes (for the entire network including express services) for 36 euros.

Wikipedia Charleroi Metro Map

Curious facts

All trains hav an indicator LED with the line number and the destination station.

There are no barriers or staff to control passengers entering to the subway. Some stations have automatic ticket machines to sell the tickets. Others are inside trains. Until 2012 inspector charged directly.

The trains are equipped with a safety system that in case of overspeed warns the driver and if there is no response would stop the train automatically.

Media

Airport Service

There is no direct service to the airport.

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