The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen has 11 metro lines in operation with a total length of 411 km, after a new line and new sections of three existing lines started services on Wednesday.

The first stage of Metro Line 8 started initial operation in the city on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the third stage of Line 2, Line 3, and Line 4 also began operations.

So far this year, Shenzhen has opened six metro lines with a total length of 107 km, according to Shenzhen Metro Group Co., Ltd.

The city's metro operator also said it would start construction on five intercity railway lines within the year.

Passengers visit Haishan Station of Shenzhen Subway Line 8 before its launch in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Passengers sit in a train of Shenzhen Subway Line 8 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Children learn about Shenzhen Subway Line 8 at Yantiangang Station in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Passengers wait for a train at Liantangkouan Station of Shenzhen Subway Line 2 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A journalist visits Haishan Station of Shenzhen Subway Line 8 before its launch in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A staff member gives instructions as passengers enter Haishan Station of Shenzhen Subway Line 8 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A launching ceremony of new lines of Shenzhen Subway is held at Yantian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

People visit Shenzhen Subway Line 8 before its official launch in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 28, 2020. Four new sections of subway went into operation in Shenzhen on Wednesday, extending the total length of the city's metro system to 411 kilometers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)