Shenyang’s Metro Line 9 starts trial operations

Passengers take the metro in Shenyang, in Northeast China's Liaoning province, on May 25. The first stage of the new Shenyang Metro Line 9 started trial operations that day. [Photo by Zhang Wenkui/Xinhua]

Residents using the Shenyang Metro Line 9 give the thumbs up on May 25. The first stage of Line 9 starts from Nujiang Park Station to Shenyang Jianzhu University Station. Passengers can transfer to Line 1 or Line 2. [Photo by Zhang Wenkui/Xinhua]

Metro staff members take the first metro on Shenyang Metro Line 9 on May 25. The route is an important line in the planning of Shenyang metro network, which facilitates travel for residents of Shenyang. [Photo by Zhang Wenkui/Xinhua]