Australia: Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt After Gaza Aid Flotilla Intercepted

Sydney and Melbourne saw snap pro-Palestinian protests on Thursday, October 2 after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. About 400 people gathered in Sydney, briefly spilling onto light rail tracks, while around 200 protested in Melbourne. Police restrained some demonstrators, but no arrests were reported, and both rallies dispersed without major incidents.

UK: Oasis Fans Form Long Queues for Trams at Manchester Victoria Station

Oasis made their long-awaited return to their home city of Manchester at Heaton Park on Friday, July 11 as part of their reunion tour. Fans made long queues for trams at Manchester Victoria station and were told to make three-mile walk to the venue on foot or get a taxi.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

First Urban Elevated Rail Transit Line in China

Shanghai Metro Line 3 runs among high-rise buildings in Shanghai, China on April 19, 2025. This is the first urban elevated rail transit line in China and the first light rail line in Shanghai.

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Emergency workers transfer an injured person in Jaffa of Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 1, 2024. Two men opened fire in Tel Aviv's southern suburb on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, Israeli police said, in one of the most severe shooting attacks in the city in recent years. The police said in a statement that the attack occurred near a light rail stop in the suburb of Jaffa, and both assailants were shot and killed at the scene. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/Jini via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Emergency workers transfer an injured person in Jaffa of Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 1, 2024. Two men opened fire in Tel Aviv's southern suburb on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, Israeli police said, in one of the most severe shooting attacks in the city in recent years. The police said in a statement that the attack occurred near a light rail stop in the suburb of Jaffa, and both assailants were shot and killed at the scene. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/Jini via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Seven Killed In Shooting And Knife Attack - Tel Aviv

Emergency workers transfer an injured person in Jaffa of Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 1, 2024. Two men opened fire in Tel Aviv's southern suburb on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, Israeli police said, in one of the most severe shooting attacks in the city in recent years. The police said in a statement that the attack occurred near a light rail stop in the suburb of Jaffa, and both assailants were shot and killed at the scene. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/Jini via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Large Fire Breaks Out In Downtown Baltimore, Damaging Buildings

A five-alarm fire broke out in downtown Baltimore on Sunday, September 22, affecting six buildings, including one residential building and five businesses. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Officials closed roads and suspended light-rail service in the downtown area.

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows trains running on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows trains running on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Passengers wait at the platform to take the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj pilgrims are pictured aboard a train that runs on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Trains that run on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line wait to depart in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers wait at the platform to take the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Trains that run on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line wait to depart in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hajj pilgrims are pictured aboard a train that runs on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows trains running on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members monitor the operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line at the operation control center in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows trains running on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital

STORY: Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital SHOOTING DATE: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro and station 2. various of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and officials on the train 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAOMI OBOI, Communications specialist STORYLINE: Feeling the gentle hum of the train beneath him, content creator and YouTuber James Anowai buzzed with excitement as he settled into his seat on the revitalized Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) in Nigeria's capital. Anowai was excited to tell his followers about his first-ever train ride on the first phase of Abuja's light rail system, which is being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber "Everybody is relaxed. It is very smooth, clean, and actually a nice experience. It is something

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on May 28, 2024 shows the interior of a Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) train in Abuja, Nigeria. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (2nd R, Front) prepares to ride the Abuja metro in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (C) speaks at the commercial operation ceremony of the Abuja metro rail in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (C) speaks at the commercial operation ceremony of the Abuja metro rail in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 28, 2024 shows the interior of a Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) train in Abuja, Nigeria. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (2nd R, Front) prepares to ride the Abuja metro in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

MOROCCO-RABAT-CITY-VIEW

MOROCCO-RABAT-CITY-VIEW

(240412) -- RABAT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows a light rail train running in Rabat, Morocco. (Xinhua/Huo Jing)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240327) -- BEIJING, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 29, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in September of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local driver is pictured beside a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, March 2, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 2, 2024 shows a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line pulling in the Marina Station in Lagos, Nigeria. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students display the travel cards for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 28, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 28, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teachers and students take a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 28, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces the route schematic map of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line to students in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 28, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger takes selfies while taking a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 28, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)