The Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) launched its project to install new screen doors on station platforms yesterday, with construction slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028.
The company held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Hsinchu County high-speed rail station to mark the start of the project, which will cover all 11 stations along the high-speed rail line.
Valued at approximately NT$2.05 billion, the project has been awarded to Panasonic Taiwan (台灣松下電器).
Photo: Taipei Times
The new transparent screen doors, standing 120 cm tall, are designed to withstand gusts of up to Level 17 on the Beaufort scale and the pressure generated by high-speed trains entering and exiting stations, the company said.
In addition to their functional design, the doors are crafted to complement the minimalist aesthetic of high-speed rail stations, featuring a dark gray color scheme, stainless steel finishes, and large panels of tempered laminated glass, creating a modern and welcoming atmosphere, it added.
The construction of platform doors at Hsinchu and Banqiao stations forms the first phase of the project, with completion and operation scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.
These stations were prioritized due to unique challenges faced by the construction team, the company said. Hsinchu Station frequently experiences strong winds, while Banqiao Station has a semi-curved platform design, it said.
The second phase would extend to seven more stations, including Taichung, Taoyuan, Miaoli, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan. Nangang and Zuoying stations are expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2028.
THSRC Chairman Shih Che (史哲) said the platform doors are a key element of the “THSR 2.0” initiative.
In addition to enhancing passenger safety and improving platform order, the new screen doors will help prevent objects from falling onto the tracks and create a more accessible environment for elderly passengers, children, and those with reduced mobility, he said.
The doors meet seismic design standards and have passed international Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certification. They will accommodate both the current 700T trains and the next-generation N700S-T trains, the company added.
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