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Subway Introduction  Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:40:31 AM
 In Beijing City, a blue sign marked with '北京地铁 (Beijing Subway)' indicates that there is a subway station nearby. Access to the subway station is marked by a square grey pillar on top of which is a lighted blue sign with the letter 'B'. The ticket window is at the entrance of the subway station. After buying a ticket, go downstairs to the platform to which you gain access by inserting your ticket into a machine, and wait there for the train. Inside the subway station, notices on the pillars provide detailed information and direct you to your destination. Station names are broadcast on the train in both Chinese and English. If you have problems when taking the subway, ask the staff at the subway station for help. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:41:35 AM
The subway station is equipped with rest rooms, a commutation ticket office, entrance and exit lifts (elevators), public phones, and a lost and found office. Additionally, there are bookstalls, photo developing shops, bakeries, convenience stores, food stores and more. Detailed Information about Beijing Subway Lines  Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:42:54 AM
Other Information The highest speed reached by the Beijing subway is about 80 km/h (49.7 mph). The average rate of between 65 and 70 km/h (40-43 mph) is set by the transportation department, is maintained automatically. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:43:46 AM
Since October 7, 2007, the Two Yuan Flat Fee System has been implemented on the existing five Beijing subway lines. In the future this flat fee system will be applied to all subway lines of Beijing except the Airport Extension. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:44:08 AM
Presently, no matter how long you travel and how many times you transfer to other subway lines, it costs only CNY 2 to take a metro in Beijing. People can use 'Yikatong' IC cards or cash to buy tickets. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:44:29 AM
Tickets can be bought at any stations of Beijing subway lines from the time of the first train to 5 minutes before the last train of the day. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:45:14 AM
The monthly pass formerly used in the Subway Line 1 and Subway Line 2, ceased on November 1st. Currently, they are used as common IC cards. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:46:02 AM
Money may be added to the 'Yikatong' IC card in increments of CNY 10.00. The smallest amount to be added is CNY 10 and the largest is CNY 500, with a limit of CNY 1000. When a card is purchased for the first time, a deposit of CNY 20 is required. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:46:26 AM
The machine that examines the IC card requires just 300 milliseconds to recognize it. Swipe the card over the scanner, and wait until a beep is heard that informs that the IC card has been successfully read by the machine. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:51:34 AM
Starting in August, 2008, passengers who hold either a valid ticket or an IC card will be able to transfer freely among the underground lines. Besides, the 'Yikatong' IC card may be used on public buses, subway, taxi, expressway and some other areas of public services in the foreseeable future. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:52:14 AM
Special Attention 1. Packages and/or luggage carried into the subway should be no larger than 0.12 square meters (1.29 square feet) or an additional ticket will be needed for the baggage. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:47:35 AM
2. The following items are prohibited: articles more than 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) long, large appliances (like bicycles, washers, televisions, computer monitors, refrigerators, and so on), animals and other things that are a danger to public health. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:47:51 AM
3. A ticket entitles an adult to take one child whose height is less than 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) for free. Children less than 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) in height are not allowed to take the subway alone. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:48:09 AM
4. Wait for the subway train behind the yellow safety line on the station platform. Jumping off the platform or over the guardrail to enter the subway line is absolutely prohibited. Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:49:48 AM
Hot Line Service Beijing Subway Tel: 010-6834 0565 (Monday-Friday, daytime) 010-6834 0563 (Monday-Friday, night, the whole day of Saturday and Sunday) E-mail: dtservice@bjsubway.com Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:50:03 AM
Line 1 and Batong Line 010-6887 3399-5568 (Daytime) 010-6887 3399-5543 (Night) Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:50:12 AM
Line 2 and Line 13 010-6229 2547 (Daytime) 010-6229 2541 (Night) Last Update : 10/29/2007 4:50:17 AM
Supervisor for passenger transport: 010-6827 5087 (round-the-clock service) Back to Beijing Subway
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