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Testing Begins on Beijing's First Ever Maglev Train

Beijing's first maglev train will be the first domestically built maglev train. A trial run is expected to occur by the end of this year.

by Justine Lopez, 13 June 2017

Beijing Subway Cars Are Now Occupied by Security Guards in Red Berets

As of June 1, over 1,100 security guards were tasked with riding subway lines 1 and 2 with commuters during rush hour.

by Justine Lopez, 08 June 2017

Massive Amounts of Shared Bikes Clog Hutong Alleyways in Beijing

There seems to be no end of photos showing just how out of control Beijing shared-bike fad has become. But things got particularly crazy during the Dragon Boat Festival.

by Justine Lopez, 02 June 2017

Construction Begins on Beijing's Newest High-Speed Rail Line

The new line will be completed in 2019 and will connect the capital with the new airport.

by Justine Lopez, 22 May 2017

Slow Train to Dongbei: Three Days Aboard China's Longest Rail Journey

There are few better ways to see a country than from a slow train. And there are few better ways to meet people than being thrown in train carriage full of them.

by Oscar Holland, 14 May 2017

Beijing Airport to Close Runway in April, Expect Delays and Cancellations

Runway repairs are scheduled from April 2 to April 29. Three hundred flights per day have been cut and long delays and taxiing times are expected.

by Justine Lopez, 24 March 2017

Beijing Ranks 15th in World's Worst Rush Hour Traffic

A recent study released by GPS manufacturer TomTom ranks the 15 worst cities for rush hour traffic. And yes, Beijing made the list.

by Justine Lopez, 21 February 2017

New Company Ordered to Remove Shared E-Bikes from Beijing Streets

Xiaomi was told to remove their shared e-bikes from Beijing's streets after operating for just four days.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

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