Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station || high speed train china beijing shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station || high speed train china beijing shanghai



Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is one of the largest and busiest high-speed railway hubs in Asia and the world. It is essentially a state-of-the-art transportation complex that brings together bullet trains, metro, buses and Hongqiao International Airport under one roof.
For your convenience, the details of the station and its security measures are given below:
1. Number of trains and passenger transport
Number of trains: An average of about 400 to 500 high-speed trains (G, D and C series) operate from this station every day. This number increases further during special holidays or festivals (such as Chinese New Year).
Main destinations: Direct bullet trains are available from here to almost all major cities in China such as Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou and Suzhou.
Passenger capacity: An average of about 210,000 passengers use this station every day. This number can exceed 300,000 during festivals.
2. Security System
The security system at Chinese railway stations is very strict and is much like that of an airport. The following steps are usually followed here:
Multi-layer security check: Passengers and all their baggage are checked through an X-ray machine when entering the station. In addition, water bottles or liquids are checked with a liquid detector.
Facial recognition and AI: Facial recognition cameras are used at various points in the station and at the ticket checking gate. Passengers' tickets and ID cards (or passports) are matched with this face scanning.
Real-time crowd monitoring: 'Heat map' technology is used to see if any part of the station is crowded. Through this, the police can quickly ensure public safety.
24-hour surveillance: Uniformed police and special SWAT teams patrol the station premises 24 hours a day. In addition, sniffer dogs (explosive detection dogs) are sometimes used.
List of prohibited goods: Carrying flammable materials, knives or sharp weapons, and power banks larger than a certain limit is strictly prohibited here.
3. Station structure and facilities
Size: The station is spread over an area of about 1.3 million square meters.
Sections: The departure hall or train boarding area is on the upper floor (2F), the platform is on the ground floor (1F) and the arrival area and metro station are located underground (B1).
Special facilities: There is luggage storage, VIP lounge, many food outlets and even an indoor walkway leading directly to the airport.



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