Transport in Tianjin

Transport in Tianjin consists of an extensive network of roads and railways and a major airport.

Construction on a Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail began on July 4, 2005, and was scheduled to be completed in 2007.

Names harkening back to the era of the Republic of China on the mainland also appear (e.g. Beiyang Road).

Also, Tianjin is unlike Beijing, in that very few roads run parallel to the major four compass directions.

Unlike Beijing, the Inner and Middle Ring Roads are not closed, traffic-controlled roadways and some often have traffic light intersections.

The Tianjin Metro is currently operational, consisting of 6 subway lines and 1 tram system.

The Tram line, TEDA Modern Guided Rail Tram, commenced operations in 2007 and runs between downtown Tianjin and TEDA (Tianjin Economic Development Area) in the coastal region.