Beijing Line 16 PPP subway project

Overview:

• Beijing Line 16 PPP subway project is a rapid transit rail line in Beijing with a route that runs 50 km in far western Beijing, parallel and to the west of Line 4.
• Metro Line 16 is an important line connecting the north and south of Beijing and has an overall investment of Rmb47.4 billion ($6.9 billion).
• The line is managed by the Beijing MTR Corporation and uses eight-car high-capacity wide-body A-size trains.
• Construction began in December 2013 and the first phase opened to passengers on 31 December 2016. 

Adam Majeed - Regional editor