In some countries a “below ground” commuter train system is called the subway, or the underground, but in China the system is commonly referred to as the Metro. And (as you’ll see in this short video), Metro lines are expanding in big cities across China. It makes sense really, because apart from being environmentally friendly, underground trains reduce road congestion, and reduce the reliance on cars, motorbikes, and buses. They are also incredibility efficient at moving large volumes of people quickly.

As an example; in Beijing an average of 9.3 million people use the Metro daily. In Shanghai around 8 million use the Metro daily… and those numbers are increasing as more lines get added. Beijing already has 18 lines (319 stations), Shanghai has 14 lines and 337 stations… and expanding.

In cities across China (like Wuhan, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Dilian, Chengdu, Ningbo and Xiamen to name a few), construction is underway to build new metro lines underground.

In China the stations and trains are spotlessly clean and well maintained (no graffiti or litter anywhere). Most commuters are busy on their mobiles and just want to get from A to B.

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