Guangdong Residents Swarm into China's First Inter-city Subway

Source: Global Times

This photo taken on November 3 shows security guards and police officers trying to maintain order at a subway station in Foshan city, Guangdong Province. China's first inter-city subway, linking Guangzhou and Foshan, was put into service Wednesday. The 21-kilometer Guangfo Line, connecting two cities hosting the 2010 Asian Games, reduces travel time from 90 minutes to 30 minutes.

The photo taken on November 3 shows a crowded subway train of the Guangfo Line. From November 3 to December 10, residents can use the new subway free of charge. After this period, a trip on the line will cost six yuan.

A woman waits for a train of China's first inter-city subway on Wednesday.

The photo taken on November 3 shows a crowded subway train of the Guangfo Line.

The photo taken on November 3 shows a crowded subway train of the Guangfo Line.

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