Beijing expands massive subway system

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

Chinese workers dig out part of a small tunnel underground.

Worker takes a break while digging.

Chinese workers at the site of a new subway line.

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

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

Chinese worker cuts track as they lay track.

Workers lay track on a new subway line.

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

Workers laying track on a new subway line.

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