Gwangju Urban Railway Corporation Significantly Expands Safety Systems Within Stations

Installation of Windbreak Doors and Entry Prevention Poles... Energy Savings Expected

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation is significantly expanding safety systems in stations, aiming to achieve safety along with comfort and energy savings.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation on the 9th, the corporation recently installed windproof doors in the concourse of Gonghang Station to manage air quality and reduce energy consumption.

Previously, to create a comfortable urban railway environment, windproof doors were installed at Geumnamno 4-ga Station, Nongsung Station, and Dosan Station, where external air inflow is the highest, to maintain clear and clean air quality.

With the installation of these windproof doors, the plan is to block the inflow of external fine dust and other pollutants into the stations, thereby improving indoor air quality.

Additionally, by maintaining an appropriate temperature inside the stations, it is expected to enhance the efficiency of air conditioning operation during summer and effectively save energy by preventing cold waves in winter.

The corporation has also started installing entry prevention bars on 85 escalators throughout all stations. This installation will fundamentally block boarding with strollers, wheelchairs, handcarts, etc., preventing collisions or falls caused by such situations, greatly improving citizen safety.

The corporation plans to complete the entire installation within this month.

Eight new improvement devices, including an automatic rescue operation system for station elevators, will be introduced to significantly enhance safety. To prevent flood damage during the rainy season, precise inspections of floodgates at Pyeongdong Station will be conducted, along with various other efforts to strengthen citizen safety.

President Yoon Jinbo said, “We are constantly striving to ensure that citizens can use the urban railway safely and comfortably,” adding, “We will realize Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit with the best satisfaction in an optimal environment.”

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