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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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.

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With Kaohsiung MRT, it is now possible to reach city’s main business districts and tourist attractions within minutes. The subway stations are uniquely decorated. Central Park Station and Formosa Boulevard Station have received much international level recognition for their architectural beauties and inside artworks.

Historical Background

Kaohsiung is an important commercial hub and international port. Taiwan’s biggest industrial zones are located within the city. In the past few decades, there has been a massive spurt in the population of the city causing alarming road traffic pressure.

Since 1987, the city government was planning for an alternative rapid transit system. In 1990, the funding approval came from the central government. Total 11 main lines and 6 extensions were planned for KMRT system. However, many issues stalled the progress of the project. Finally, in 2000, KRTC was given the Build-Operate-Transfer contract to build the first 2 main lines.

Construction started in October 2001 and in November 2006, test run began for Red Line. After surviving really hard times, KRTC finally initiated the full operation of the Red Line in a phase wise manner in 2008. Gangshan South station was connected on December 23, 2012. The Orange Line started operating from September 14, 2008.

Hours of Operation

The Red Line operates from 6:00 AM to around 12:30 AM. Trains on Orange Line stop running at 11:30 PM. One train comes every 8 minutes, in the peak hours every 4 to 6 minutes. After 23:00 PM, trains run every 20 minutes.

Lines and Stations

The Kaohsiung Metro system currently has only two operating lines, Red Line and Orange Line. At Formosa Boulevard Station, the Orange and the Red Lines cross each other.

Red Line

The line starts from Siaogang in the south and finally connects to Gangshan South in the northern corner of the Kaohsiung metro area. It runs through important locations in the city, like Kaohsiung International Airport, Central Park, Nanzih Export Processing Zone etc. There are 24 stations on this route, of which 15 are underground, 1 is at the ground level and 8 are elevated. The whole route is 28.3 km long. To travel on the complete route, it takes around 40 minutes.

Transfer to TRA West Coast Main Line and to Orange Line is possible from this route. When other lines of Kaohsiung Metro system will be operational, more interchanging possibilities will open from Red Line.

Main stations on this line are:

• Siaogang
• Kaohsiung International Airport
• Cianjhen Senior High School
• Shihjia
• Sanduo Shopping District
• Central Park
• Formosa Boulevard
• Kaohsiung Main Station
• Kaohsiung Arena
• Ecological District
• World Games/ National Sports Complex
• Nanzih Export Processing Zone
• Metropolitan Park
• Ciaotou Station
• Gangshan South

Orange Line

The orange line connects 14 stations on a 14.4 km long east-west route. Starting from Sizihwan station in the west it runs through the center part of the city and ends at Daliao station in the east. It takes less than half an hour to complete the whole journey.

All of the stations on this line are underground except Daliao. Interchange is possible to Red Line and to TRA West Coast Main Line at different stations. If the complete network works, transfer is going to improve on this line also.

Main stations on this line are:

• Sizihwan
• City Council
• Formosa Boulevard
• Cultural Center
• Martial Arts Stadium
• Weiwuying
• Fongshan
• Fongshan Junior High School
• Daliao

Light Rail

A circular Light Rail Line is being constructed to serve the central part of the city. It will connect 36 stations and will have a 22.1 km long route intersecting both Red and Orange lines.

Phase I of construction work began in 2013 and it is expected to start commuting passengers from the mid of 2016. The line begins from Lizihnei, connects major shopping areas, business districts, educational institutes, museums, a stadium and ends at Hamaxing.

Future Expansion

KMRT will be further extended to cover parts of Kaohsiung County and Pingtung County. Current operational lines will be further extended and other planned lines will start operating soon.

The Red Line is planned to be extended in the north to Hunei District and in the south to Pingtung County. The Orange Line is planned to have a Daliao Extension and a Pingtung Extension. The Circular Line will also be extended to Phase II.

The new lines that are either planned or proposed include Yanchao Line, Youchang Line, Brown Line, Yellow Line, Fongshan Line, Green Line and Foguangshan Line. One line and one extension from the original plan were terminated.

Fare and Tickets

The fare for KMRT is calculated on the basis of distance. The minimum fare is NT$ 20 for a travel within 10 km. The maximum fare is NT$ 60. Ticket prices vary depending on the age of the traveler. For a group of 10 or more people, there is a discount of 20% on the total regular ticket fare.

Three types of tickets are available: RFID IC token, I-Pass and smart card. However, similar smart cards of Taipei and Taichung services can not be used in KMRT. All types of tickets are scanned at entry and exit points.

For bikers traveling with non-folding bikes, there is a special ticket which costs NT$ 100. KRTC also issues multiple day pass tickets to I-Pass eligible riders. These tickets are issued for a day or two to make unlimited journeys with KMRT. These special tickets are available only by passenger information counters. Single journey tokens can be purchased either from passenger information counters or from automatic ticket vending machines.

Details of KRTC ticket types and prices are to be found on the Ticket Information page.

Facilities and Services

KRTC is not happy with the daily ridership data and is continually trying to improve it. It has designed some useful services for the passengers.

• Platforms and trains are wheelchair-friendly.
• Platform screen doors are there at all underground stations. These doors are fitted with LCD televisions showing train schedule and other important information.
• All the written information is available in Chinese and English. Announcements are made in Taiwanese, Mandarin, English, Hakka and sometimes in Japanese.
• All the stations have baggage storage locker facility.

Rules

Rules set by KRTC should be strictly followed in order to allow smooth service and also to avoid paying fines.

• Eating, drinking, chewing gums, smoking etc. are strictly prohibited within the station paid area.
• Passengers can not stay for more than 2 hours in the arrival and departure stations.
• Passengers are not allowed to carry objects with them that are more than 165 cm long and are more than 220 cm, summing the length, height and width.

Tips

Here are the tips to get the best out of the KMRT service:

• There is always a place for one passenger to lie between the platform and the track. Don’t fright if you fall on the track and the train is near.
• Make use of the Nighttime Waiting Zones located at every station if you are a lady and are traveling late at night.
• Every KMRT station has a nearby bus route. Plan the journey accordingly to save time.

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Currently has a network of 372 kms of tracks with 218 stations, which will be 560 km in 2015 to 1.000 kilometers of tracsk before the end of the decade. It first opened in 1969 and it is one of the world’s longest metros in competition with New York subway, or with Shanghay´s.

Beijing Metro Lines

The entire network in November 2012 consists of 15 lines (372 kms of tracks) and 218 stations. They can be classified according to whether moving within the city or if circulating in the suburbs of the city.

Lines running from the city center.

• Line 1 is the oldest one, opened in 1969, runs from Sihuidong station to Pingguoyuan station. Are 30.4 km of tracks and 23 stations.
• Line 2 is a circular line with Beijingzhan station (train central station) as start and end of the line. Are 23.6 km of tracks and 18 stations.
• Line 4 is a new line that although it was planned to become operational in 2008, only did so late 2009. Are 28.6 kms of tracks and 24 stations connecting through the subway with the new Beijing South Railway Station.
• Line 5 connects the north and south of the city, from Tiantongyuan North station (Changping) to Songjiazhuang station. Are 27.6 km of tracks and 23 stations
• Line 8 known as the Olympic branch, it is a north-south line from the Huilongguandongdajie station to Beitucheng station, passing by the Olympic Stadium. Are 5.9 km of tracks and 4 stations
• Line 10 runs east to west from Bagou station to Jinsong station. Are 24.7 km of tracks and 22 stations. It is entirely underground.

Lines operating outside the urban center:

• Line 13 runs from the Dongzhimen station to Xizhimen station. Are 40.9 km of tracks and 16 stations
• Line 15 is a branch of Line 13 that runs fromWangjing West northeasterly to Fengbo in Shunyi district.
• Batong Line is an extension of Line1 to the southeast, from the Sihui station to Tuqiaoi station. Are 19 km of tracks and 13 stations.
• Changping Line is a branch of the Line 13 from Xi’erqi and runs from the north to the Changping district
• Daxing Line is an extension of Line 4 to the Daxing district in the south.
• Fangshan Line is an extension of Line 9 from Chegongzhuang to the Fangshan district, in the southwest suburbs.
• Yizhuang Line is an extension of Line 5 from the south to the area of Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development in southeast suburbs.
• Line L1-Airport Express connecting the capital with Beijing International Airport (Terminals 2 and 3) located 27 kms north of the city with Line10 in Sanyuanqiao and Lines 2 and 13 at Dongzhimen, with 28.5 kms of tracks and 4 stations.

There are several new lines and extensions currently running.

Metro Opening Hours

Although the Beijing subway schedule depends on each line, normaly opens between 05:00 a.m and 23:00 p.m. The Airport Express starts at 06:00 a.m.

Frequency Step

From 3 to 5 minutes during peak hours and the rest of the day, between 8 to 12 minutes.The frequency depends on the line and the time of day. At peak times trains run almost straight, while at night the frequency is much lower.

Fares and Tickets

There is a flat rate of RMB 2.00 (0.20€) that allows a trip with all transfers required to reach the destination.

This fee is not applicable to the Airport Express, which costs RMB 25 (about 2.5 €).

Children below 1.2 metres in height ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

All lines now collect fares through automatic fare collection (AFC) machines that accept single-ride tickets and the Yikatong, an integrated circuit card that can store credit for multiple rides and is accepted on nearly all urban and suburban buses. Riders can purchase tickets and add credit to Yikatong at ticket counters and vending machines in every station.

Airport:

Beijing Airport is located about 27 killometers from city’s financial district. It is easily accessible by subway, bus and taxi.

-Train: The Airport Express train connects the terminals 2 and 3 of the airport to Dongzhimen subway station (metro lines 2 and 13). It also makes an intermediate stop in Sanyuanqiao, metro line 10. The price of the ticket is 25 RMB per trip (2.50€) and departs between 06:20 a.m and 22:50 p.m from Terminal 3, and between 06:00 a.m and 22:30 p.m from Dongzhimen. The frequency varies between 10 and 12 minutes, taking about 20 minutes.

-Bus: The Regular Express Bus arrives in town along three different routes: Xidan, Zhongguancun and Gongzhufen. The most popular route is the Xidan´s, which goes to the heart of Beijing, (very close to the Forbidden City).The Gongzhufen route reaches the western part of Beijing, and Zhongguancun´s reaches the northwestern district of the city.The bus stops at major hotels is in his route.
There are 9 bus lines leaving from the arrivals area in the airport and that have different stops within the metropolitan area (price: 16 RMB – 1.60 €).They circulate approximately from 07:00 am to 24:00 pm (departing from the airport) and from 05:00 am to 21:00 p.m (departing from the city).

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The complete transport network is composed by heavy rail, light rail, airport express, inter-city railway service and the MTR Bus.
It’s nine urban lines, one Airport Express line to get to the Airport from downtown, one light rail system with 12 routes
and one tourist cable car system Ngong Ping 360.

• Known as: MTR (Mass Transit Railway)
• Length of the network: 174km only MTR, 218.2 km with light train network.
• Number of lines: 9 lines
• Number of stations:84 stations
• Average ridership: 4.2 million passengers daily
• Website: MRT Hong Kong
• Operator: MTR Corporation
• Start of operation: September 30, 1979

Lines and stations

At the moment there are some projected lines and stations. Following ones are already operational.

• East Rail Line, opened in 1910. Going from Hung Hom to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau in 41 kms, with journey times of 42 and 45 minutes
  respectively. 14 stations:
  Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau, Kwu Tung, Sheung Shui, Fanling, Tai Wo, Tai Po Market, University, Racecourse, Fo Tan, Sha Tin, Tai Wai, Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok East, Hung Hom (planned and under construccion stations included)
• Kwun Tong Line , opened in 1979. Terminal stations: Yau Ma Tei and Tiu Keng Leng. 11.2 kms. 15 Stations and 28 min journey time.
  Whampoa, Ho Man Tin, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Prince Edward, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon Tong, Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin,Diamond Hill, Choi Hung, Kowloon Bay, Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong, Tiu Keng Leng
• Tsuen Wan Line, opened in 1982. Terminal stations: Central and Tsuen Wan. Length 16kms. 16 stations. Running time: 30 min.
  Tsuen Wan, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Hing, Kwai Fong, Lai King, Mei Foo, Lai Chi Kok, Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po, Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui, Admiralty, Central
• Island Line, opened in 1985. Terminal stations: Sheung Wan and Chai Wan. 13.3 length, 14 stations and 25 min. of running time.
  Kennedy Town, Hong Kong University, Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tin Hau, Fortress Hill, North Point, Quarry Bay, Tai Koo, Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan, Heng Fa Chuen, Chai Wan
• Tung Chung Line, opened in 1998. Terminal stations: Hong Kong and Tung Chung. 31.1kms length, 8 stations and 26 minutes of running time.
  Tung Chung,Sunny Bay, Tsing Yi, Lai King, Olympic, Kowloon, Hong Kong
• Tseung Kwan O Line, opened in 2002. Terminal stations: North Point, Po Lam and LOHAS Park . 11,9km length, 8 stations and 15-20 min running time.
  Po Lam, Hang Hau, LOHAS Park, Tseung Kwan O, Tiu Keng Leng, Yau Tong, Quarry Bay, North Point
• West Rail Line, opened in 2003. Terminal stations: Hung Hom and Tuen Mun. 35.4 kms length, 12 stations and 37 min of journey time.
  Tuen Mun, Siu Hong, Tin Shui Wai, Long Ping, Yuen Long, Kam Sheung Road, Tsuen Wan West, Mei Foo, Nam Cheong, Austin, East Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom
• Ma On Shan Line, opened in 2004. Terminal stations: Wu Kai Sha and Tai Wai.11.4 kms length, 9 stations and 16 min of running time.
  Wu Kai Sha, Ma On Shan, Heng On, Tai Shui Hang, Shek Mun, City One, Sha Tin Wai, Che Kung Temple, Tai Wai
• Disneyland Resort Line, opened in 2005. Terminal stations: Sunny Bay and Disneyland Resort. 3.3 kms, 2 stations and 4.5 min running time
  
  Disneyland Resort, Sunny Bay

The colours of the lines are dark orange for the Tseung Kwan line, purple for the West rail line, Brown is for the Ma on Shan line. Turquoise is for the light rail and the Airport Express. Dark Blue for the island lines, and light blue the East Rail Line.Green is for the Kwaung tong line. Light orange is for the Tung Chun line.

Schedule and frequency

Service hours are different for each line, but mainly the trains are working from 05:30 or 06:00 to 01:00 the next day, seven days a week.
Rush hours are from 08:30 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Urban lines have trains running every 2 to 3 minutes. Tung Chung lines have trains every 4 to 5 minutes during peak hours.
The MTR has an accuracy of 99.9%.

Rates

MTR uses an easy single fare system. The fares range from 4 Hong Kong dollars to 26 dollars depending on where they are going
in the city and whether a transfer is required.
You can buy single fare cards at most of the metro stations. There are reduced fare tickets for both children and the elderly.
The tickets for a single fare connection depends on how far the individual is choosing to go in the system.

Curious facts

An interesting fact for tourists is that The new West line system will have some of the deepest tunnels in the subway system.

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Lines and stations

Namboku Line

At the present moment there is only one line in operation since 1987, identified by the green color. It is the Namboku Line. This line circulates from Izumo-Chuo in the north of the city to Tomizawa, in the south. At the halfway point is Sendai station, 12 minutes from Tomizawa and 15 from Izumi-Chuo. The entire route takes about 28 minutes. This line covers an area of 14.8 kms of which 11,65km and 17 stations are underground. Stations: Tomizawa N17, N16 Nagamachi-Minami, Nagamachi N15, N14 Nagamachi-Itchome, Kawaramachi N13, N12 Atagobashi, Itsutsubashi N11, N10 Sendai Hirose-dori N09, N08 Kotodai-Koen Kita-Yobanchō N07, N06 Kita-Sendai, Dainohara N05, N04 Asahigaoka, Kuromatsu N03, N02 Yaotome, N01 Izumi-Chuo.

Tozai Line

Tozai Line was inaugurated on December 6th, 2015. This line crosses Namboku line perpendicularly. It is the blue line. Of its 14.38 kms, 13.83 are under the surface (13 stations). Stations: Zoological Park Yagiyama T01, T02 Aobayama, Kawauchi T03, T04 International Center, T05-Koen Nishi Omachi, Aoba-dori Ichibancho T06, T07 Sendai, Miyagino-dori T08, T09 Rembo, Yakushido T10, T11 Oroshimachi, Rokuchonome T12, T13 Arai.

Hours of operation and frequency

At 5:47 a.m. the first train departs from Sendai Station to Tomizawa Station. The first train to Izumi-Chuo departs at 05:50 am. The last train in both directions, is at 11:59 pm . On Fridays, the last train is at 0:11.

Schedules are available in every station.

Fares and tickets

A single ticket for adults costs between 200 and 300 yens (¥) You can buy a day pass at every station. On weekdays it costs ¥840; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it costs ¥620 for adults. Rates for children range from ¥100 to ¥180.

Tickets can be purchased at vending machines located next to the metro entrances. If you purchase a ticket for a shorter distance than the actually traveled, you can pay the difference at your destination, otherwise you could be fined.

SKIP cards and SKIP/Joy Cards

If you plan to ride the metro frequently you should use SKIP or Joy pregago cards, as they are much cheaper than using single tickets each time. These cards can be purchased from vending machines at subway stations, in offices at bus stations, in any passenger office service, in the information center of Sendai Nishiguchi Bus Pool … Both the card and the SKIP SKIP/Joy can be used in Miyagi city buses, besides the subway. Prices range from ¥ 1000, ¥ 3000, and ¥ 5000.

Something to keep in mind is that if the card credit is near ¥ 200 it can not be used again until the credit is increased.

Curious facts

In Namboku line the “fuzzy logic” program is used to control the speed of the trains and their energy consumption. Developed by Hitachi, this technology makes the starts and stops of the convoys to be extremely soft, reducing by 10% its consumption compared to services operated manually. Off-peak hours, driving is human controlled, so drivers maintain their skills.

In March 2011 an earthquake severely affected the entire region, causing a subsequent tsunami, being one of its consequences the important damages to the Sendai Subway.

Foreign visitors are recommended to use this transport to travel around the city. All warnings signs are also in English. In that sense Sendai, Hirosedori and Kotodai Koen stations in the center are close to several attractions.

Sendai Metro Map

L’article Sendai Subway est apparu en premier sur Transport Wiki.

• Known as: metro
• System length: 437 km
• Number of lines: 12
• Number of stations: 292
• Average ridership: 6.69 million per day
• Website:www.shmetro.com
• Operator: Shanghai No.1-No.4 Metro Operation Company
• Start of operation: April 10, 1995.

Lines and stations

• Line 1: From Fujin Road to Xinzhuang (28 stations)
• Line 2: From East Xujing to Pudong International Airport (30 stations)
• Line 3: From North Jiangyang Road to Shanghai South Railway Station (29 stations)
• Line 4: From Yishan Road to Yangshupu Road (26 stations)
• Line 5: From Xinzhuang to Minhang Development Zone (11 stations)
• Line 6: From Gangcheng Road to Oriental Sports Center (28 stations)
• Line 7: From Meilan Lake to Huamu Road (32 stations)
• Line 8: From Shiguang Road to Aerospace Museum (30 stations)
• Line 9: From Songjiang South Railway Station to Middle Yanggao Road (26 stations)
• Line 10: From Xinjiangwancheng to Hongqiao Railway Station (31 stations)
• Line 11: From North Jiading to Jiangsu Road (20 stations)
• Line 12: From Jinyun Road to Jinshajiang Road (5 stations)

Schedule and frequency

It operates from 5:00 am to 12 am and the trains run every 3 min.

Rates

The average fares range from 3 yuan for journeys under 6 km to 10 yuan for journeys over 6 km (it uses a distance based fare system)

Curious facts

A serial number is placed on each vehicle, consist of 5 or 6 digits (the first two numbers are production year, middle two are the sequential number of cars of the same platform and the last numbers are the type of train). This number is assigned during production and is unique for that vehicle.

L’article Shangai Metro est apparu en premier sur Transport Wiki.

• Known as: Subway
• Number of vehicles: 21
• Speed: average speed of trains is around 35 km/h
• System length: 25.75 km
• Number of lines: 1 finished line, 1 in construction and 2 lines in project.
• Number of stations: 24
• Website: www.sz-mtr.com
• Operator: SZ-Transit / 苏州轨道交通
• Air condition: yes
• Start of operation: recently opened in April 28, 2012.

Lines and stations

• Line 1: (runs from east to west) It goes from Mudu, in western Suzhou, to Zhongnan Street in Suzhou Industrial Park. It is 25 km long and has 24 stations.
• Line 2: (in construction) it will start from Beijing-Shanghai Fast Railway Station and it will go southward to South Outer Ring Road in Wuzhong Economic Development Zone. It is 27 km long and has 22 stations.

Schedule and frequency

The subway start running at 5:00 and its last travel is at 23:00. Frecuency of Suzhou Subway is 5 minutes.

Rates

The prices of the tickets range from 2 to 6 yuan (95 US cents) depending on the distance of the trip.

• 2-6 km: 2 yuan
• 6-16 Km: 1 yuan added for each 5 km.
• 16-30 Km: 1 yuan for each 7 Km.
• Above 30 Km: 1 yuan for each 9 Km.

There are beneficial policies on ticket prices in disabled or blind persons, students and passengers over 70.
There is a 5% discount in the price of the ticket to all the passengers who take Suzhou Traffic Cards, Educational E-Cards and Citizen Cards.

Going to the airport

“Sunan Shuofang International Airport” is the nearest airport to Suzhou in southern Jiangsu Province.
It is located at 22 km (14 mi) northwest of Suzhou.

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