World’s Longest Metro Line Opens in Shanghai, China.

Why in news?

• With the latest inclusion of metro lines, the total length of Shanghai’s metro network will extend to 831 km, continuing to be the longest in the world.

About the Metro line in Shanghai

• With the latest inclusion of metro lines, the city will have 20 metro lines with 508 stations.
• According to the metro official, the new line will connect a few of the popular areas of Shanghai including Jiading, Putuo, Jing’an, Huangpu districts and Pudong New.
• Apart from connecting some of the vital places of the city, the authorities also informed that the new metro station will provide convenient connectivity to the city’s most renowned tourist attractions and landmarks downtown, including Jing’an Temple and Lujiazui.