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36-399: [REDACTED] Part of a series on Transport in Shanghai 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pujiang Shanghai Suburban Railway (上海市域铁路) is a network of regional railways radiating or surrounding the city of Shanghai , China. It is a plan for the gradual implementation of
72-603: A Boeing 707 aircraft; by 1985, a Trident was used for just two flights a week. After China's reform and opening up in 1978 , it then evolved into one of the busiest airports in China, alongside Beijing-Capital , particularly due to increasing passenger demand. Since 1981, Hongqiao Airport became a popular stopover for many airlines flying from Beijing to many other countries such as Canada , Japan and United States in particular. In 1985, Airbus -built aircraft started having hubs in this airport, due to it being delivered to
108-631: A stopover from Guangzhou , making it one of the very few non-communist airlines to fly into China before the Cultural Revolution . In the mid-1960s, Air France and Lufthansa both began service directly from Phnom Penh ; however they were both suspended not long after. In 1972, the airport was visited by U.S. President Richard Nixon using an Air Force One before flying to Peking during his visit to China. In 1974, Japan Airlines began services from Haneda to Hongqiao. In 1979, CAAC Airlines began services from Hongqiao to Nagasaki using
144-689: A 1-1.5 hour intercity traffic circle. The operating mileage of urban (suburban) railways is about 1,000 kilometers. The Shanghai metropolitan area and the Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hefei, and Ningbo metropolitan areas form a 0.5-1 hour commuting traffic circle. By 2035, the Yangtze River Delta will be built on high-quality modern tracks, and the Yangtze River Delta will become a network of trunk railways, inter-city railways, urban (suburban) railways, urban rail transit facilities, zero transfers in hubs, and excellent operational service quality. Rail transit
180-800: A major train hub served by the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway , the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and the Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway . The airport's other terminal, Terminal 1, is across the airfield from Terminal 2. The airport and the railway station are served by three stations of the metro network : The proposed extension of the Shanghai Maglev Train from Longyang Road through Shanghai South railway station to Hongqiao would connect
216-619: A regional rail system across the metropolitan area. The system will eventually connect with Jiangsu Yangtze MIR and Hangzhou Greater Bay Area network. On July 2, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice on the issuance of the "Multi-level Rail Transit Plan in the Yangtze River Delta Region". The plan proposed that by 2025, the Yangtze River Delta on the track will be basically completed. The operating mileage of arterial railways
252-403: A significant airline hub of the country. Hongqiao Airport mainly serves domestic and regional flights, although the airport also serves selected international flights (mainly to Seoul–Gimpo , Taipei–Songshan and Tokyo–Haneda ). The airport is located near the town of Hongqiao in the outskirts of Changning and Minhang districts, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west of downtown, and is closer to
288-473: A taxi for 15 km, with the first 3 km charged at 16 yuan and with no surcharge for waiting time, you will pay 50 yuan during morning and evening hours on weekdays, about 46 yuan between 10am to 4pm on the same days, and 48.4 yuan otherwise. All public transport within Shanghai can be paid for using the contactless Shanghai Public Transportation Card (SPTC) . With this card the holder can benefit from
324-418: A taxi used to be well-paid. Nowadays, it is hard to find people willing to work long hours in a taxi, with the profit margin for each cab much smaller than before. Taxi transportation in Shanghai are offered by 6 major taxi groups. Taxi fare is regulated by Shanghai Government. Waiting/low speed has a charge for every 4 minutes equal to that for 1.5 km: Holiday surcharge: This means that if you take
360-455: Is a model area for networked, integrated, intelligent, and green development of rail transit, and rail transit comprehensively leads and promotes the development of regional integration. Transport in Shanghai 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pujiang Transport in Shanghai
396-467: Is about 17,000 kilometers, of which high-speed railways are about 8,000 kilometers, forming a three-hour inter-regional traffic circle between the Yangtze River Delta and neighboring urban agglomerations and provincial capitals. The operating mileage of intercity railways is about 1,500 kilometers, and the intercity traffic circle between neighboring big cities in the Yangtze River Delta and Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Ningbo and surrounding cities forms
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#1732798013874432-656: Is an Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system with three lines. Shanghai has one of the world's most extensive bus systems with nearly one thousand bus lines, operated by numerous transportation companies. Opened in 1914, Shanghai has the world's oldest continuously operating trolley bus system , with 13 routes in operation in 2017. Not all of Shanghai's bus routes are numbered - some have names exclusively in Chinese. Bus fares are usually ¥2, sometimes higher or lower, while Metro fares run from ¥3 to ¥16 depending on distance. Shanghai has expanded its eco-friendly bus fleet in
468-455: Is provided by an extensive network of modes including metro , cycling , bus (incl. trolley bus ) and taxis , as well as an expansive network of roadways, and airports. Shanghai has invested heavily in public transportation before and after the 2010 World Expo , including the construction of the Hongqiao transportation hub of high-speed rail, air, metro and bus routes. Public transport
504-492: Is the major mode of transport in Shanghai as limitations on car purchases were introduced in 1994 in order to limit the growth of automobile traffic and alleviate congestion. New private cars cannot be driven without a license plate , which are sold in monthly license plate auctions which is only accessible for locally registered residents and those who have paid social insurance or individual income taxes for over three years. Around 9,500 license plates are auctioned each month, and
540-727: Is under construction: Shanghai–Suzhou–Huzhou HSR . Built in 1876, the Woosung railway was the first railway in Shanghai and the first railway in operation in China By 1909, Shanghai–Nanjing railway and Shanghai–Hangzhou railway were in service. As of October 2019 , the two railways have been integrated into two main railways in China: Beijing–Shanghai railway (or Jinghu Railway passing through Nanjing ) and Shanghai–Kunming railway (or Huhang Railway passing through Hangzhou ), respectively. Shanghai Rail Transit
576-410: The 2010s. The goal was to have to 3,000 units by 2015 and to increase the percentage of its new energy buses to its total bus fleet to 30%. From 2014, the number of energy-saving and environmentally friendly buses should account for over 60% of its newly purchased bus fleet. In 2018, there were 1,543 bus routes. Bus-only lanes reached 363.7 kilometers. Before the rapid expansion of the metro, driving
612-659: The CAAC's Shanghai division (which would then become China Eastern Airlines ). Additionally, at that same decade, many foreign airlines like Pan Am , United Airlines , Singapore Airlines , Northwest Airlines , Cathay Pacific ( Dragonair replaced the Hong Kong -Shanghai route sometime in the early 1990s), Canadian Pacific Air Lines (which then became Canadian Airlines International ) began operating in Hongqiao around that time. During its international era, Hongqiao Airport
648-670: The COVID-19 pandemic. From 25 March 2020, all flights from the airport were domestic to other cities in mainland China. International flights resumed from the airport on 26 March 2023. The airport has the head office of China Eastern Airlines , which is housed in the China Eastern Airlines Building, and was the head office of China Cargo Airlines . Terminal 2 of the Hongqiao Airport is immediately adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station ,
684-602: The Metro and 5.76 million (36%) via buses. Shanghai expressway traffic volume was 1.215 million vehicles on an average day. Shanghai is served by two airports: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport . Pudong International Airport is the primary international airport, while Hongqiao International Airport mainly operates domestic flights with limited short-haul international flights. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport opened in May 1923 and
720-470: The airport opened for mixed civilian use. The Chinese Air Force deployed fighter-attack planes to Hongqiao in an operational response to the Shanghai Incident of 1932 , and engaging Japanese carrier-based planes for the first time that day. In 1937, Hongqiao was the site of the so-called 'Oyama Incident' in which a Japanese lieutenant was shot dead by Chinese Peace Preservation Corps soldiers in
756-491: The airport until all flights to Huai'an were moved to Pudong Airport in May 2018. Since 1 January 2013, holders of valid passports issued by 45 countries have not needed a visa if transiting through Hongqiao Airport. In preparation for the Shanghai Expo , on 16 March 2010, Hongqiao Airport completed a five-year 15.3-billion-yuan expansion project, which included a 3,300-meter (10,826 ft 9 in) second runway and
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#1732798013874792-533: The average daily passenger flow of rail transit was 1.32 million trips, taking up 10.9% of the total public passenger traffic in the city, an increase of 6 percentage points from 3.8% in 2000. The results of the "2011 Shanghai Public Transport Passenger Flow Survey" released by the Municipal Transportation and Port Bureau showed that the city's public transport travel time was gradually reduced. The average travel distance of public transport in 2011
828-399: The average price is about CN¥89,600 ( US$ 12,739 ) in 2019. Shanghai (population of 25 million) has over four million cars on the road, the fifth-largest number of any Chinese city. Despite this the city remains plagued by congestion and vehicle pollution. The coverage of operating costs from the ticket revenue of Shanghai metro lines 1 and 2 was over 100% in the years 2000 to 2003. In 2004,
864-405: The city center than the area's primary international airport, Shanghai–Pudong . Hongqiao Airport is the corporate headquarters and a major hub for China Eastern Airlines , Shanghai Airlines , and Juneyao Air , as well as a major hub for Spring Airlines . In 2016, Hongqiao Airport handled 40,460,135 passengers, making it the 7th busiest airport in China and the 43rd busiest in the world . By
900-611: The end of 2011, Hongqiao Airport hosted 22 airlines serving 82 scheduled passenger destinations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport was also certified with the Skytrax 5-Star Airport Rating for facilities, terminal comfort and cleanliness, shopping, food & beverages, and staff service in 2019. Hongqiao Airport served as Shanghai's primary airport until the completion of Pudong International Airport on 1 October 1999, when most international flights were gradually moved to Pudong. The construction of Hongqiao airport started in 1921. In May 1923,
936-424: The end of 2014, Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 underwent its biggest renovation since 1921. The entire project was scheduled for completion in 2017. On 26 March 2017, Building A of Terminal 1 was fully renovated and reopened to the public. The old Building B was closed for reconstruction, and it was expected to be revamped and open to the public in mid-2018. International flights were suspended on 25 March 2020 due to
972-602: The exception of the cities in Northeast China (except Shenyang (MU and FM fly once daily) and Harbin (MU flies once daily), Baotou , Tongren , Zhanjiang , Zhangjiajie and some smaller cities (which all are operating at Pudong Airport only), as well as five international routes to central Tokyo's Haneda Airport , central Seoul 's Gimpo International Airport , central Taipei Songshan Airport , Hong Kong International Airport , and Macau 's Macau International Airport . Previously, there were flights to Huaian from
1008-840: The lead-up to the Battle of Shanghai . During the Second Sino-Japanese War , the airport was occupied by the Japanese and used as an air force base. Its military use continued after being handed over to the Republic of China government and, later, the People's Republic of China government. From late 1963, it was rebuilt for civilian use, and was re-opened in April 1964. A major expansion took place from March to September 1984, and another from December 1988 to December 1991. In 1964,
1044-457: The new Terminal 2, boosting Hongqiao's capacity to 40 million passengers a year. Terminal 2 is four times the size of Terminal 1 and houses almost 80% of domestic airlines at the airport (Terminal 1 is now used only for international flights, Spring Airlines , Hebei Airlines and XiamenAir ). With the new runway, Shanghai became the first city in China to have five (now seven) runways for civilian use (Pudong and Hongqiao combined). Starting from
1080-402: The original Terminal 1 and the control tower opened to public. The terminal was entirely built by China itself and was advanced for its time, equipped with many modern facilities such as barbershops, bookstores, banks, cafes, telecommunication offices, canteens, and even a hotel. The first international charter flight to Hongqiao was Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 720 from Dhaka with
1116-459: The transfer discount policy: when the cardholder takes a different suburban/bus/metro/tram within a 120-minute period from first touch-in, the second trip is discounted by 1 RMB. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ( IATA : SHA , ICAO : ZSSS ) is one of two international airports of Shanghai , the largest city by population in China , and
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1152-476: Was 8.5 kilometers, the travel time 50.8 minutes per trip and the travel cost of public transport is gradually reduced: in 2011, the cost of rail transit was 2.4 yuan per trip, down 14% from 2005; the cost of bus and tram trips was 1.8 yuan, down 5% from 2005. Metro accounted for 33% of the public transport passenger volume. In 2018 the public transportation system handled a total of 16.05 million rides on average each day, among which 10.17 million (63%) were made via
1188-471: Was established on May 28, 1993, when Shanghai Metro Line 1 opened. It is mainly cosisted of High-volume railway system , Low-to-medium-volume railway system and Maglev system . Shanghai's first generation trams operated between 1908 and 1975. The Zhangjiang Tram opened in 2009, using French Translohr rubber-tired trams . The Songjiang Tram opened in 2018, and is a modern light rail system with 2 lines. The Lingang DRT opened in 2021, and
1224-644: Was much different compared to today. It only had one 3,400 m (11,154 ft 10 in) runway at the time, Terminal 1 was its main terminal, and its former control tower was renovated sometime after Pudong Airport opened. In the 1990s, many more foreign airlines began serving the airport compared to the previous decade. Examples are All Nippon Airways , KLM , Lufthansa , Thai Airways International , Swissair , Air France , Malaysia Airlines , Korean Air , Garuda Indonesia , Air Macau , Royal Nepal Airlines , Asiana Airlines , Aeroflot , and Qantas . The airport presently offers mainly domestic flights with
1260-639: Was the eight busiest airport in China with 45 million passengers (source: List of the busiest airports in China ). Shanghai has four major railway stations: Shanghai railway station , Shanghai South railway station , Shanghai West railway station , and Shanghai Hongqiao railway station . All are connected to the metro network and serve as hubs in the railway network of China . Shanghai has four high-speed railways (HSRs): Beijing–Shanghai HSR (overlaps with Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu passenger railway ) (opened in 2011), Shanghai–Nanjing intercity railway , Shanghai–Kunming HSR , and Shanghai–Nantong railway . One HSR
1296-493: Was the only primary airport of Shanghai. During the 1990s, the expansion of Hongqiao Airport to meet growing demand became impossible as the surrounding urban area was developing significantly, and an alternative to assume all international flights had to be sought. Shanghai Pudong International Airport opened on 1 October 1999. In 2019 Shanghai Pudong International Airport was the second busiest airport in China with 76 million passengers and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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