<>Shenyang subway project has been approved formally by the state council of the people’s republic of China a week ago. It is unique clearance to the project, which has been planned for 40 years. The State Council's Office of the Leading Group for Revitalizing Northeast China has confirmed the long-awaited approval.
The approved construction period runs 2005 to 2012. Subway line one will run east to west along a 22.05km stretch and line two will run north to south along a 18.8 km stretch. </P>