Gwangju Urban Railway Corporation Enhances 'Elevator Safety Facilities' to Ensure Passenger Safety

Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (President Yoon Jinbo) announced on the 22nd that it will reinforce the safety facilities of elevators within stations to enhance the safety of subway passengers.

Starting with the elevator at Nongsung Station on the 29th, the corporation plans to replace safety components of 18 elevators installed in 7 stations by the end of November, and newly install safety devices such as the ‘automatic rescue operation device’ to further strengthen safety measures.

Due to this reinforcement work, the use of some elevators by passengers will be temporarily restricted.

The usage restrictions will proceed sequentially according to the construction schedule, and it is expected that each elevator will be out of service for about two weeks.

The suspension period for each elevator will be announced in advance through notices within the stations, the corporation’s website, and social media channels.

In accordance with relevant laws, the corporation is securing the safety of citizens by conducting large-scale parts replacement and safety device reinforcement for elevators that have been in use for over 21 years.

Additionally, following the installation of anti-rollback devices on all escalators in subway stations last year, this year the corporation is strengthening infrastructure to ensure passenger safety by installing entry prevention bars at all escalator entrances.

President Yoon Jinbo said, “We ask for your understanding as temporary inconvenience to passengers is expected during the elevator safety reinforcement work,” and added, “We will carry out the construction as quickly and safely as possible to provide greater satisfaction to our citizens.”

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