Shanghai Metro is also called Shanghai Subway, Shanghai MTR (Mass Transit Railway), Shanghai Tube or Shanghai Underground, which is a urban rail transport system serving different districts of Shanghai. In China, Shanghai is the third city opening metro and its first metro line started operation in 1993. So far, Shanghai’s running metro mileage reaches to 831 km, the top one in China and the longest city rapid transit system in the world.
How Many Metro Lines are there in Shanghai? At present, there are totally 20 metro lines working in Shanghai, including the Maglev Train. Each metro line is marked by different color. Most attractions and regions are well-linked by Shanghai Metro lines, thus, tourists and the local residents enjoy great convenience to transfer among major attractions and get around Shanghai. Air travelers can even try Shanghai Maglev Train with a max speed of 431 km/h between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Longyang Road.
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Latest News about Shanghai Metro
Starting April 15, 2024, Shanghai Metro has expanded its POS machine service to all subway station service centers across the city. This means that both domestic and international cardholders can now purchase subway tickets using POS machines at any Shanghai Metro station. The POS machines will accept a variety of card types, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and Discover.
In addition to expanding POS machine service, Shanghai Metro has also launched a new feature on its “Metro大都会” app to make it easier for foreign visitors to use the subway. Foreign visitors can now register for the app using their passports, Hong Kong and Macao travel permits, or Taiwan resident permits. Once registered, they can bind a payment method to their account and use the app to scan QR codes at the turnstiles to pay for their rides. This eliminates the need for foreign visitors to purchase tickets in advance or exchange currency.
