Beijing's 1st maglev line goes into trial run

Beijing's first maglev train line has begun trial operations on August 5, 2017. The first phase of the S1 line is 10 kilometers long and travels through the western parts of Beijing, connecting Pingguoyuan Station in Shijingshan District with Shichang Station in Mentougou District. [Photo: VCG]

Beijing's first maglev train line has begun trial operations on August 5, 2017. The first phase of the S1 line is 10 kilometers long and travels through the western parts of Beijing, connecting Pingguoyuan Station in Shijingshan District with Shichang Station in Mentougou District. [Photo: VCG]

Beijing's first maglev train line has begun trial operations on August 5, 2017. The first phase of the S1 line is 10 kilometers long and travels through the western parts of Beijing, connecting Pingguoyuan Station in Shijingshan District with Shichang Station in Mentougou District. [Photo: VCG]

Beijing's first maglev train line has begun trial operations on August 5, 2017. The first phase of the S1 line is 10 kilometers long and travels through the western parts of Beijing, connecting Pingguoyuan Station in Shijingshan District with Shichang Station in Mentougou District. [Photo: VCG]