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Encyclopedia > Beijing Subway
The logo of Beijing Subway
The logo of Beijing Subway

The Beijing Subway (Simplified Chinese: 北京地铁; Traditional Chinese: 北京地鐵; pinyin: Běijīng Dìtiě) is a rapid transit system that serves downtown Beijing and its various outlying suburbs. It currently operates 5 lines with a total of 142 km of tracks and 93 stations. It is still considered a very minimal system given the population density of Beijing, though the system is being expanded for the 2008 Olympic Games and tentatively planned to expand to more than 561 km of subway tracks by 2015. Beijing Underground Sign. ... Beijing Underground Sign. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... Pinyin, more formally called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... “Peking” redirects here. ... (Redirected from 2008 Olympic games) The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be held in Beijing in the Peoples Republic of China from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony to take place at 8 PM on August... 2015 (MMXV) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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History

The Beijing Subway as of 2007-10-07
The Beijing Subway as of 2007-10-07

Beijing's subway system was the first such system nationwide. Construction works began on July 1, 1965, as part of the military defense systems after the Sino-Soviet split. Three major cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang were proposed to build subway systems in the 1960s, but only the Beijing Subway was built. It connects Xishan (西山) and the downtown area, and was capable of transporting 5 to 6 divisions from Xishan to Beijing per day in case of Soviet invasion. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1140x576, 94 KB) Map of the Beijing Subway as it will be in summer 2007, by Robert McConnell. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1140x576, 94 KB) Map of the Beijing Subway as it will be in summer 2007, by Robert McConnell. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... The Sino-Soviet split was a major diplomatic conflict between the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), beginning in the late 1950s, reaching a peak in 1969 and continuing in various ways until the late 1980s. ... “Peking” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... This article is about a city. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Xishan Mountains. ...


The first line of Beijing Subway connects Beijing railway station to Pingguoyuan (苹果园). It was first operated on October 1, 1969. The line corresponds to the western section of Line 1 and the southern section of Line 2 today. Initially, however, this line was only for official use. The system opened to the general public in 1977, and in 1980 to foreign visitors. Beijing Railway Station (September 2004 image) Beijing Railway Station (Simplified and Traditional Chinese: 北京站, Hanyu Pinyin: Beijing Zhan) is Beijings first railway station, opened in the 1950s, as can be seen from its architecture (which merges traditional architecture with 50s-design). ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Line 1 of the Beijing subway runs from Pingguoyuan in the west through to Sihui East in the east. ... The train (2003) The station (2003). ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...


On September 20, 1984 the rest of Line 2 opened, and the Beijing Subway henceforth operated as two lines. On December 12, 1992, Line 1 was extended eastwards from Fuxingmen (复兴门) to Xidan (西单). On September 28, 1999 Line 1 was further extended from Xidan to Sihuidong (四惠东). The entire passageway was opened on June 24, 2000, thus allowing trains to go directly from Pingguoyuan to Sihuidong. There are still two stations near Xishan (#101 and #102) kept as military reserve stations and not open to public. is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...


Line 13 was opened in two sections, the western section to Huoying (霍营) on September 28, 2002, and the eastern section on January 28, 2003. In the meantime, the Batong Line, built as an extension to Line 1, was opened as a separate line on December 27, 2003. Line 13 is part of the Beijing Subway network, and is also known as the CityRail Line. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gaobeidian stop over the Jingtong Expressway Line Batong (Simplified Chinese: 八通线; Hanyu Pinyin: Bātōng Xiàn) is an elevated CityRail line in Beijing, China, and forms part of the Beijing Subway. ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (362nd in leap years). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Line 5 is currently the newest line which came into operation on October 7, 2007. It is also the first north south line of Beijing and covers a length of 27.6 km and 23 stations. is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...


The Beijing Subway currently has 5 lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 5, Line 13 and Batong Line. As part of the preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing has pledged to expand its public transportation network. Beijing projects expansion of its subway network from the current 142 km to 561 km by 2015 (around 200 km by 2008). The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were awarded to Beijing, China after an exhaustive ballot of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on July 13, 2001. ... 2015 (MMXV) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Beijing plans to invest 63.8 billion yuan (7.69 billion US dollars) in future projects between 2002 and 2008. The Beijing Subway is now a market-oriented operation and is jointly funded by government and investors. The remainder will be covered by low interest bank loans, mostly provided by the Big Four banks in China. Also see: 2002 (number). ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Big Four is the name given to the four biggest banks in a certain area: In England & Wales as a whole. ...


Current lines

Tian'anmen East Station on Line 1
Tian'anmen East Station on Line 1

Image File history File linksMetadata Tiananmenstation01. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Tiananmenstation01. ...

Line 1

Line 1 runs from Pingguoyuan (苹果园) in the west to Sihuidong (四惠东) in the east. At 31.04 km long, it is the longest east-west subway line in Beijing. It runs beneath the extended Chang'an Avenue and through the commercial districts of Xidan, Wangfujing and Dongdan. Two stops on either side of Tian'anmen make it the only line that runs through the core of Beijing. Line 1 of the Beijing subway runs from Pingguoyuan in the west through to Sihui East in the east. ... Changan Avenue Changan Avenue is a major through route in Beijing, China. ... Xidan in Beijing (July 2004 image) Xidan (西单) is home to a commercial district in Beijing. ... Wangfujing, looking south (August 2004 image) Night view of Wangfujing (July 2004 image) Wangfujing street (Simplified Chinese 王府井; Hanyu Pinyin: WángfÇ”jǐng DàjiÄ“) in Beijing is one of the Chinese capitals most famous shopping streets. ... Dongdan Crossing (October 2004 image) Dongdan is a crossing on Beijings Changan Avenue and also a part of eastern central Beijing. ... Tiananmen Gate The Tiananmen or Tiananmen (Simplified Chinese: 天安门; Traditional Chinese: 天安門; Pinyin: tiān ān mén), literally meaning Gate of Heavenly Peace, is the principal entrance to the Imperial Palace Grounds, commonly called the Forbidden City, in Beijing, Peoples Republic...


Current Line 1 stations are: Pingguoyuan, Guchenglu, Bajiao Amusement Park, Babaoshan, Yuquanlu, Wukesong, Wanshoulu, Gongzhufen, Junshibowuguan, Muxidi, Nanlishilu, Fuxingmen (interchange to Line 2), Xidan, Tian'anmen West, Tian'anmen East, Wangfujing, Dongdan, Jianguomen (interchange to Line 2), Yong'anli, Guomao, Dawanglu, Sihui (interchange to Batong Line) and Sihuidong (interchange to Batong Line).


Rolling stock maintenance facilities are located at Guchenglu and Sihui.

A DK16-series train approaches a Beijing Subway station on Line 2.
A DK16-series train approaches a Beijing Subway station on Line 2.

Image File history File linksMetadata Beijing_Subway_Line_2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Beijing_Subway_Line_2. ...

Line 2 (Loop Line)

Line 2 is also known as the Loop Line. It was first built on the site of the Beijing city wall, and expanded from its south and southwestern parts to form a full loop in the early 1980s. The line is linked to Line 1 at Fuxingmen and Jianguomen, and to Line 13 at Xizhimen and Dongzhimen. Line 2 is 23.61 km long, most of which is beneath the 2nd Ring Road. The train (2003) The station (2003). ... The city wall of Beijing was a fortification built around 1435. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... Line 1 of the Beijing subway runs from Pingguoyuan in the west through to Sihui East in the east. ... Fuxingmen (复兴门) is situated in central Beijing, and is on the northwestern stretch of the 2nd Ring Road. ... Jianguomen (建国门) is a major transportational hub in Beijing. ... Line 13 is part of the Beijing Subway network, and is also known as the CityRail Line. ... Xizhimen is a transportation node in Beijing. ... Dongzhimen (Simplified Chinese: 东直门; Traditional Chinese: 東直門; pinyin: Dōngzhímén) is the name of one of the gates in the old city walls of Beijing, it is now a transportation node in Beijing. ... 2nd Ring Road (Eastern segment, taken in July of 2004) Yonghegong Lamasery from the 2nd Ring Road (Northern segment, taken in July of 2004) Central to Beijing, the 2nd Ring Road (pinyin: Er Huan Lu) lies just a few kilometres away from the city centre and is an extremely convenient...


Current Line 2 stations are: Xizhimen (interchange to Line 13), Chegongzhuang, Fuchengmen, Fuxingmen (interchange to Line 1), Changchunjie, Xuanwumen, Hepingmen, Qianmen, Chongwenmen, Beijing Railway Station, Jianguomen (interchange to Line 1), Chaoyangmen, Dongsishitiao, Dongzhimen (interchange to Line 13), Yonghegong, Andingmen, Guloudajie and Jishuitan.


The rolling stock maintenance facility is located at Taipinghu.

Southbound platform of Wangjingxi Station (Line 13)
Southbound platform of Wangjingxi Station (Line 13)

Photo inside Wangjingxi station on Line 13 of Beijings subway. ... Photo inside Wangjingxi station on Line 13 of Beijings subway. ...

Line 5

Line 5 is 27.6 km long. It runs from Tiantongyuanbei (天通苑北) to Songjiazhuang (宋家庄). Construction started in December 2002. This is Beijing's first north-south line and runs through some important parts of the city center, including the Temple of Heaven. The construction has finished and the line was opened on 7 October 2007. It takes 49 minutes to cover all the 23 stations along the 27.6-km rail line. Line 5 is a line of Beijing Subway which is currently under construction. ... Line 5 is a line of Beijing Subway which is currently under construction. ... December 2002 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → // Events December 31, 2002 United States troops get into a brief gun battle with paramilitary forces of the Warzirstan Scouts of Pakistan, in a remote tribal area along the undefined Afghan/Pakistani border, in Paktia Province...


Line 13

Line 13 is 40.85 km in length. It was opened in two sections: the western section until Huoying (霍营) on September 28, 2002, and the eastern section on January 28, 2003. It is also known as the City Rail Line. Most of the line is above ground, with some sections elevated several meters above street level. It runs between Xizhimen and Dongzhimen, forming a loop that serves the northern suburbs of the city. Line 13 connects to Line 2 at Xizhimen and Dongzhimen. Line 13 is part of the Beijing Subway network, and is also known as the CityRail Line. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Xizhimen is a transportation node in Beijing. ... Dongzhimen (Simplified Chinese: 东直门; Traditional Chinese: 東直門; pinyin: Dōngzhímén) is the name of one of the gates in the old city walls of Beijing, it is now a transportation node in Beijing. ... Line 2 forms part of the Beijing Subway in the form of a loop around the inner 2nd Ring Road in Beijing, China. ...


Most of the line parallels the Beijing-Baotou rail line, except for the eastern section between Beiyuan and Dongzhimen, where it curves onto the Jingcheng Expressway. The Jingcheng Expressway is an expressway in China which links Beijing to Chengde in Hebei province. ...


Current Line 13 stations are: Xizhimen (interchange to Line 2), Dazhongsi, Zhichunlu, Wudaokou, Shangdi, Xi'erqi, Longze, Huilongguan, Huoying, Lishuiqiao, Beiyuan, Wangjingxi, Shaoyaoju, Guangximen, Liufang and Dongzhimen (interchange to Line 2).


The rolling stock maintenance facility is located at Huilongguan.

A SFX01/02 train is approaching Shuangqiao Station over the Jingtong Expressway (Batong Line).
A SFX01/02 train is approaching Shuangqiao Station over the Jingtong Expressway (Batong Line).

New Trainset for Batong Line of Beijing Underground Railway. ... New Trainset for Batong Line of Beijing Underground Railway. ... Jingtong Expressway between the 4th and 5th Ring Roads (taken in March of 2003) Jingtong Expressway near Shuangqiao (August 2004 image) The Jingtong Expressway (Hanyu Pinyin: Jingtong Kuaisu Gonglu) is an expressway with express road characteristics in Beijing, China which links central Beijing to Tongzhou District. ...

Batong Line

Main article: Line Batong, Beijing Subway

The Batong Line, built as an extension to Line 1, was opened as a separate line on December 27, 2003. The line connects the areas of Bawangfen (八王坟) and Tongzhou District (通州区). It is fully above ground, mostly between the westbound and eastbound lanes of the Jingtong Expressway. The Batong Line is 18.9 km long and stretches from Sihui in the west to Tuqiao in the east. Gaobeidian stop over the Jingtong Expressway Line Batong (Simplified Chinese: 八通线; Hanyu Pinyin: Bātōng Xiàn) is an elevated CityRail line in Beijing, China, and forms part of the Beijing Subway. ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (362nd in leap years). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jingtong Expressway between the 4th and 5th Ring Roads (taken in March of 2003) Jingtong Expressway near Shuangqiao (August 2004 image) The Jingtong Expressway (Hanyu Pinyin: Jingtong Kuaisu Gonglu) is an expressway with express road characteristics in Beijing, China which links central Beijing to Tongzhou District. ... Sihui is a transportation node in Beijing. ... Tuqiao is a minor transportation node in Beijing. ...


Current Batong Line stations are: Sihui (interchange to Line 1), Sihuidong (interchange to Line 1), Gaobeidian, Broadcasting Institute, Shuangqiao, Guanzhuang, Baliqiao, Tongzhoubeiyuan, Guoyuan, Jiukeshu, Liyuan, Linheli and Tuqiao.


The rolling stock maintenance facility is located at Tuqiao.


Lines planned or under construction

Line 4

Main article: Line 4, Beijing Subway

Line 4 is mostly underground. It is approximately 27 km long and stretches from Longbeicun (龙背村) at the Summer Palace to Majialou (马家楼) in south Beijing. Construction started in 2004. It is scheduled to open on September 30, 2009. The Summer Palace in Beijing. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

There are extensive plans for future expansion.
There are extensive plans for future expansion.

Download high resolution version (1344x841, 136 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1344x841, 136 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

Line 8 (Olympics Spur Line)

Line 8 is 4 km long and completely underground. It stretches from Xiongmaohuandao / Panda Roundabout(熊猫环岛) to Senlingongyuan / Forest Park(森林公园), and will serve the new Olympic Park area. Construction started in 2004. It is scheduled to open on June 30, 2008. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Line 9

Line 9 is 18.3 km long. The first phase stretches from Baishiqiao (白石桥) to Beijing West Railway Station. Beijings West Railway Station, abb. ...


Line 9 will be extended to the Beijing World Park.


Line 10

The first phase of Line 10 is 26.2 km long and stretches from Wanliu (万柳) in west Beijing to Jinsong (劲松) in southeastern Beijing. It is completely underground. Its eastern section mostly follows the 3rd Ring Road. Construction started in 2004. It is scheduled to open on June 30, 2008. Line 10 of the Beijing Subway is an underground line which has been under construction since March 2004. ... 3rd Ring Road (Southeastern segment, taken in July of 2004) The 3rd Ring Road pinyin: San Huan Lu) is a 48-kilometer city ring road that encircles the centre of the city of Beijing. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Line 10 will be extended to Songjiazhuang (宋家庄). Line 10 of the Beijing Subway is an underground line which has been under construction since March 2004. ...


Line L1 (Airport Extension)

Line L1 stretches from Dongzhimen (东直门) to the two terminals (T2 & T3) of Beijing Capital International Airport with a fork near to the airport. It connects to Line 2 and Line 13 (and in the future will connect to Line 10). Construction started in 2005. It is scheduled to open on June 30, 2008. The line will have a 4 km underground section and 23 km of elevated track. Beijing Capital International Airport (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) (IATA: PEK, ICAO: ZBAA) is the main international airport that serves the capital city of Beijing, Peoples Republic of China. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Line L2 (Yizhuang light rail)

Line L2 is 19.5 km long. It will serve the Yizhuang (亦庄) area to the southeast.


Fares

Beijing Subway ticket Line#1
Beijing Subway ticket Line#1
Beijing Subway ticket Line#2
Beijing Subway ticket Line#2
Beijing Subway ticket Line#1 or Line#2 and Batong Line
Beijing Subway ticket Line#1 or Line#2 and Batong Line
Beijing Subway ticket Line#1 or Line#2 and Line#13
Beijing Subway AFC ticket Line#13
Beijing Subway AFC ticket Line#13

On 7 October 2007, the Beijing Subway reduced fares and simplified the fare system. A flat fare of RMB 2.00 with unlimited transfers is instituted throughout the entire system. The new flat fare will apply to all future lines except the planned Airport Line. Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_Ticket_Line-1_3RMB.jpg‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_Ticket_Line-1_3RMB.jpg‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_Ticket_Line-2_3RMB.jpg‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_Ticket_Line-2_3RMB.jpg‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (922x298, 51 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (922x298, 51 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (925x285, 50 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (925x285, 50 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_AFC_Ticket_Line-13_3RMB.JPG‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Beijing_Subway_AFC_Ticket_Line-13_3RMB.JPG‎ I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ...


Before the change, fares ranged from RMB 2 to RMB 5, depending on line and number of transfers.


Challenges

Services for the Disabled

At present time, the Beijing Subway is still partially unfit for the disabled. Services and amenities for the disabled, however, are being progressively introduced. Authorities claim completion by 2006, but the fact that some stations were built during the 1960s through the 1980s makes the task daunting. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ...


Automatic Fare Collection System

Currently, no lines apart from Line 13 employ Automatic Fare Collection (AFC). Older stations (on the western section of Line 1 and the entire Line 2) are under reconstruction in order to enable the installation of the AFC system, as the entrances to these stations were too narrow. Tickets on these lines are now sold and checked semi-automatically. However, since May 10, 2006, handheld card readers have been deployed in these stations as a temporary solution to enable the use of Yikatong pass (a prepaid smart card dedicated to Beijing's transportation system). Beijing Municipal Administration and Communications Card (北京市政交通一卡通) is a store-value contactless smart card used in Beijing, China, for public transportation and related uses. ...


System Suppliers:

  • Line 1, 2: Thales
  • Line 4: Samsung SDS
  • Line 5: Founder, OMRON
  • Line 10: Samsung SDS
  • Line 13: Nippon Signal

Emergency Services

After witnessing disastrous subway accidents in the Republic of Korea (e.g. Daegu), Beijing authorities took prompt action in late 2003 and early 2004 and banned shops inside subway stations. Also, reflective self-illuminating signs were installed in case of emergencies. Finally, the underground mall at the subway station at Xidan was closed in 2003. Despite being very popular, authorities fear that evacuation may be hampered in the case of a subway accident. remodeled Jungangno station The Daegu subway fire of February 18, 2003 killed at least 198 people and injured at least 147. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Xidan in Beijing (July 2004 image) Xidan (西单) is home to a commercial district in Beijing. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Accidents

On March 29, 2007, a construction site at the Suzhoujie station on Line 10 collapsed, burying six workers. [1] is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Line 10 of the Beijing Subway is an underground line which has been under construction since March 2004. ...


See also

The following is a list of stations found within the Beijing Subway. ... This is an alphabetical list of cities worldwide that have a rapid transit system, or a light-rail system with some elements of rapid transit. ...

External links

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  • Beijing Subway Information on UrbanRail.net
  • Beijing Subway Tips
  • The Beijing Guide
  • Beijing Subway by Tom Carter Newspaper photo essay about the Beijing subway
  • Beijing Subway at world.nycsubway.org

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