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Shanghai, the eighth largest city of the world is also the largest city in China. Each year, thousands of travelers travel to the wonderful metropolis of Shanghai and enjoy a vacation. Getting around in Shanghai is quite easy, as the city is supported with efficient public transport system. Shanghai Metro is one of the backbones of the transport system. Shanghai Metro is one of the modes of transport that is popular with the locals as well as the tourists visiting Shanghai. Everyday, the rapid transit system offered by Metro carries approximately 1.8 million passengers. The metro railways of Shanghai system comprises of both elevated light railways and subways. After Beijing and Tianjin, Shanghai is only the third city in China to build a subway system. Presently, Shanghai operates more lines compared to any other subway system in China (excluding Hong Kong). This newest facet of Shanghai Metro has emerged to be one of the most rapidly expanding subway systems of the world. The ticketing system of Shanghai Metro is based on the `one ticket' network. This allows the passengers to interchange the tickets freely without having to purchase another ticket. The Shanghai Metro has become an intrinsic part of the lives of the people of Shanghai and serves as the backbone of the society.
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