Beijing Metro Line 14 East Section opens

摘要

The Phase 2 East Section of Beijing Metro's Line 14 opened last month. The Beijing MTR released the news that the 14.8km section was open to the public through the website of (Hong Kong based) MTR Corporation. This is the third metro line to be operated by Beijing MTR, which is a joint venture of MTR (49 per cent), Beijing Capital Group (49 per cent), and Beijing Infrastructure Investment Corporation (2 per cent). The route traverses 12 stations between Shangezhuang and Jintailu. Two of the stations were not open as Tunnels and Tunnelling went to press. Line 14 is a CNY 50bn PPP project, with civil construction work undertaken by the Beijing Infrastructure Investment Corporation. Beijing MTR is responsible for M&E systems as well as rolling stock. Its concession will last 30 years.