Key Rio metro under construction 6 months before start of Olympics

Key Rio metro under construction 6 months before start of Olympics

Photo taken Feb. 1, 2016, from a chartered helicopter shows the new metro "Line 4" under construction in Rio de Janeiro, with just over half a year to go to the start of the Olympics in the Brazilian city. The new subway line will link the Barra da Tijuca area, which will be the heart of the Rio Games, and the tourist zone of Copacabana in 38 minutes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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