Travel between downtown Shanghai and the Lin-gang Special Area is set to become more convenient, with Shanghai Metro Line 16 adding two direct trains on weekdays from Sept 28.

Shanghai Metro Line 16 will add two direct trains on weekdays from Sept 28. [Photo/VCG]

They will both depart from Longyang Road and Dishui Lake stations at 12:30 pm, running non-stop between the two terminals. The full journey will take about 34 minutes.

This new service will complement the four existing non-stop trains, departing from Longyang Road Station at 7:30 am and 7:45 am, and from Dishui Lake Station at 5:20 pm and 6 pm on weekdays.

The adjustment will not affect the timetable for Metro Line 16's express services, which only stop at major stations.