- System Overview
- Beijing Metro is China's second largest metro system with 22 lines and 370 stations
- System operates from 5:00 AM to 23:00 PM daily
- Recorded 3.78 billion trips in 2017
- Operated by five different companies with different shareholders
- History and Development
- First metro system in mainland China opened in 1969
- Rapid expansion began after 2008 Olympics
- Aims to reach 1000 km network by 2021
- Uses only Changchun Railway Vehicles Company's rolling stock since 2002
- Fares and Services
- Basic fare is 3 yuan ($0.44 USD) for journeys under 6 km
- Children under 1.3m travel free with adult
- Airport Express Line costs 14 yuan ($2.05 USD)
- System operates with air-conditioned trains and walking between platforms
- Integration
- Connects to Beijing buses, suburban railway lines and long-distance trains
- Airport Express Line provides direct service to three terminals
- Operates with multiple operators including Beijing MTR Corporation
- Includes S1 Maglev Line and Xijao LRT Line