Beijing plans further expansion of its world-class metro network

BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Municipality plans to further strengthen its position as the Chinese city with the longest subway network in 2026, while prioritizing commuter convenience, the city's mayor Yin Yong said on Sunday while delivering a government work report at the annual session of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress.

Beijing opened three new metro lines last year, adding 30 kilometers to t