GUANGZHOU -- Metro systems across China are cutting service and raising fares to try to improve profitability as they struggle with the impact of a real estate downturn.
Drop in real estate income hits metro operators hard

Metro system operators across China face pressure as losses mount. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
GUANGZHOU -- Metro systems across China are cutting service and raising fares to try to improve profitability as they struggle with the impact of a real estate downturn.