Zhangjiang's tram will begin a trial service in June and is expected to be in full use by July 1.

The ticket price will be two yuan (US$0.29) and transport cards as well as coins can be used. The public transport fare discount will also apply to this service.

The tram will run every 8 minutes and every 6 minutes in rush hours. The tram can travel at 20 kilometers per hour in rush hours, between the speed of the metro and buses.

Twenty-four trainees have arrived in Tianjin in north China to undergo training and receive their licenses.