Beijing Metro strengthens train disinfection and temperature control: trains returning to the warehouse are disinfected for 5 times before they can continue to operate

  Beijing News Express (Reporter Pei Jianfei) Today, the reporter learned from the Beijing Metro Company that during the epidemic, the Beijing Metro will strengthen train disinfection and temperature control of subway cars.

The train returning to the library will be disinfected for 5 times to continue operation. In addition, in order to ensure the temperature inside the train, the warm air will be turned on 40 minutes before the train leaves the library, and the temperature of the train will be monitored and adjusted in real time during operation.

Turn on the warm air 40 minutes before the train leaves the warehouse

  Due to the needs of epidemic prevention and control work, during the current operation of Beijing subway trains, the carriages are continuously ventilated according to the maximum ventilation volume to maintain air circulation.

This has a certain impact on the temperature of the cabin, especially the frequent special weather such as strong winds and low-temperature cold waves recently, which further affects the temperature of the cabin.

  In order to ensure that passengers can have a safe and warm riding environment, the Beijing Metro Corporation adjusted the temperature control measures for the carriages.

Every morning before the train leaves the depot, power is supplied to the vehicles 40 minutes in advance, the electric heating facilities in the carriages are activated, and the temperature of the trains is raised.

  During the operation of the train, the flight attendants monitor the electric heating of the seats in real time through the display screen. At the same time, a dedicated person is arranged to test the temperature of the cabin and the temperature of the ventilation outlets throughout the day to keep abreast of the temperature of the vehicle and adjust the temperature in the vehicle in time.

After the train returns to the depot every day, the electric heating equipment of all vehicles shall be surveyed and tested to ensure that the equipment functions normally.

The train returning to the library will be disinfected 5 times before operation can continue

  In order to ensure the safety of the environment in the carriages, in response to the current requirements for epidemic prevention and control, the Beijing Metro Corporation strictly implements the thorough disinfection of the five steps before the train leaves the warehouse, and sprays and disinfects the train when it returns.

Wipe and disinfect the parts frequently touched by passengers, such as doors, handrails, and poles of trains that do not return to the warehouse during the turn-back line.

The train ventilation filters are sprayed and disinfected daily.

  According to the Beijing Subway, the trains need to go through a strict disinfection process before leaving the warehouse.

At the same time, the train returning to the warehouse from the operating line must be disinfected 5 times before the next shift operation.

  After the train is returned to the warehouse, it needs to be fully disinfected first; the cleaners will perform a second disinfection after cleaning; the vehicle will be disinfected for the third time after the vehicle is overhauled; before leaving the warehouse, spray disinfectant on the interior of the compartment and place the windshield glass in each compartment (Or at the channel connection) post disinfection signs to specify the disinfection date; thoroughly disinfect the exterior of the car body.

  Beijing News reporter Pei Jianfei