First light rail in Australian capital opens its doors to the public
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The long-awaited light rail in Australia's capital Canberra finally opened its doors to the general public on Saturday, drawing huge crowds for a first riding experience. (Photos: Xinhua)
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Andrew Barr (L), chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and Meegan Fitzharris, minister for transport in the ACT government, attended the unveiling ceremony for the light rail.
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Serving the city of Canberra, it links the northern town center of Gungahlin and the Alinga Street in the city center, stretching about 12 kilometers with 13 stops.
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While the light rail has just began its operation, the idea behind it has been around for quite a while as Canberra's designers, Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion first envisaged the construction of a tram network for the city more than a decade ago.