STORY: Traveling on Macao Light Rapid Transit Hengqin Line
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:46
LOCATION: MACAO, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Macao LRT
2. STANDUP (English): GUO YUQI, Xinhua correspondent
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG FUJUN, Zhuhai resident
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIARUI, Student at Macau University of Science and Technology
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MS. LAM, Macao resident

STORYLINE:

STANDUP (English): GUO YUQI, Xinhua correspondent
"I am currently at the Lotus Station of the Macao Light Rapid Transit (LRT). From here, you can reach the Hengqin Port (in Zhuhai of Guangdong Province) in just a few minutes. Now, follow my camera, and let's experience it together!"

The LRT Hengqin Line started operation on Dec. 2, which links Macao with the mainland's rail transport system.

Passengers can travel on this 2.2-km-long light rail between Hengqin and Macao, with a train departing every 6 minutes.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG FUJUN, Zhuhai resident
"Yes, I take the Hengqin Line daily to commute to and from work. Usually, I work in Macao, and using the light rail is more punctual. Sometimes, it's hard to catch a bus, but I don't have that issue with the light rail. I can always catch a train, and it's very punctual, with one departing every six minutes. Overall, it's very convenient for me.
I usually live in Zhuhai, and traveling to Macao is quite convenient. The light rail makes things much simpler for me, its punctuality and extended hours, from 6 a.m. to around 11 p.m. It makes my schedule more flexible. I can even leave home later if needed. It's very convenient."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIARUI, Student at Macau University of Science and Technology
"I study in Macao, and the light rail makes it more convenient for me to pick up packages and buy daily necessities in Hengqin. The station is closer to our university, so I don't need to walk to the bus stop and wait for a bus. This saves time, allowing me to focus more on my studies. I'm also considering working in Macao while living in Hengqin."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MS. LAM, Macao resident
"If you're traveling from Taipa, the light rail is much more convenient than taking a bus, as you don't need to transfer as often. It also makes things easier for tourists. After arriving in Macao, they'll have a better time since transportation is more convenient, making it much easier to travel between Zhuhai and Macao. 
Living near a light rail station is very convenient for me. It makes visiting the mainland for shopping or leisure much easier. I live in Taipa, and the light rail is incredibly accessible. Truly excellent!"

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Macao, China.
(XHTV)