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The Beijing Suburban Railway, also called BCR or Beijing City Rail, is a special train service that helps people travel between the busy city of Beijing and the areas just outside the city. These trains run on tracks that are already used by other trains, but they are made just for people who live a little farther away and need a quick way to get into the city.
Unlike the Beijing Subway, which has many short lines that go all around the city, the suburban railway has longer lines that reach into the countryside. This makes it easier for people living in places like outlying districts to get to work, school, or visit friends and family.
The service is run by the China Railway Beijing Group, which is part of the Ministry of Railways. This group is different from the one that runs the Beijing Subway. Right now, there are four main lines in use: Line S2, Sub-Central line, Huairou–Miyun line, and Tongmi line. These lines help connect more parts of the area to the city.
In operation
History
The Beijing Suburban Railway began operating in 2008 with the opening of Line S2. Since then, more lines have opened, such as the Sub-Central line and the Huairou–Miyun line. Over the years, these lines have been extended and adjusted to better serve the area. For example, stations were added, and some routes were changed to improve connections. In 2020, there were temporary changes while work was done on the railways, but service returned after that.
| Line | Service route | Opened | Length km | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Central | Liangxiang – Beijingxi (West) – Beijing – Beijingdong (East) – Tongzhou – Qiaozhuangdong (East) | 31 December 2017 | 63.7 | Jingguang railway, Beijing underground cross-city railway, Jingha railway, Tongqiao railway |
| S2 | Main line: Huangtudian – Nankou – Badaling – Yanqing Branch: Huangtudian – Nankou – Badaling – Kangzhuang – Shacheng | 6 August 2008 (main) 21 December 2012 (branch) | 108.3 | Beijing Northeast Ring railway, Jingbao railway |
| Huairou–Miyun | Beijingbei (North) – Qinghe – Changpingbei (North) – Yanqihu – Huairoubei (North) – Heishansi – Gubeikou | 31 December 2017 | 144.6 | Jingzhang intercity railway, Jingtong railway |
| Tongmi | Main line: Tongzhouxi (West) – Shunyi – Niulanshan – Huairou – Miyunbei (North) Branch: Tongzhouxi (West) – Shunyi – Niulanshan – Huairou – Yanqihu – Huairoubei (North) | 30 June 2020 | 83.4 | Jingcheng railway, Jingtong railway |
Short-term planning
| Line | Service route | Planned Opening Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ring | Huangtudian – Wangjing – Beijing Chaoyang – Beijingdong (East) | 2026-2028 |
| Yizhuang (Benz Special line) | Mixed passenger and freight railway (initially freight-only). Anding – Second Factory of Beijing Benz Automobile Co. | 2023 (initially freight-only) |
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