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Beijing expands massive subway system

/ CBS News

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Chinese workers eat lunch and rest at the site of a new subway line in Beijing, China.

The new line will be the 18th in the Beijing subway system, which has a daily ridership of more than 10 million people, according to local officials. 
All photos taken on March 29, 2014.

Beijing, China

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Chinese workers dig out part of a small tunnel underground.

Beijing, China

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Worker takes a break while digging.

Beijing, China

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Chinese workers at the site of a new subway line.

Beijing, China

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Worker walks on the track while working on a new subway line.

Beijing, China

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Chinese worker pauses as he lays track for a new subway line.

Beijing, China

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Chinese worker cuts track as they lay track.

Beijing, China

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Workers  lay track on a new subway line.

Beijing, China

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The shadows of Chinese workers are seen on the wall as they lay down tracks.

Beijing, China

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Workers laying track on a new subway line.

Beijing, China

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Workers stand on scaffolding as they work at the site of a new subway line.
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