The extensions will add an additional 85km to the existing network, more than 62km of which will be underground. The work will involve the construction of 47 stations.
Some of the projects will begin this year with the others starting by 2017, according to Shenzhen Rail Õ¥Ö¼§ Office.
The newly announced plan includes further extensions to two projects that are currently under construction.
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