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Beijing's Controversial 'Trans Elevated Bus' Project Is Being Shut Down

We called it when we first heard about it: There's no way that Beijing's 'straddling bus' is ever going to be a real thing.

by Justine Lopez, 22 June 2017

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

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

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

4 New Subway Lines Will Link Beijing with Cities in Hebei

In an effort to improve transportation between the capital and Hebei, four new subway lines will be constructed by 2021.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

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