Analysis on Beijing Urban Underground Railway Operation

Abstract

With the acceleration of urbanization in China, large cities, especially mega cities like Beijing, are facing serious traffic congestion problems. As a key tool to alleviate urban traffic pressure and improve urban operational efficiency, the construction and operation of the Beijing subway have received widespread attention. This study adopts comparative analysis and case study methods to explore in-depth coverage and expansion of Beijing's subway network, passenger experience and service quality, safety management and emergency response, and compares with the operation of other international metropolises. Research has found that the Beijing subway has made significant achievements in improving transportation capacity, passenger experience, and safety, while also revealing issues such as congestion during peak hours, insufficient equipment updates, and the need for improved service qualities. In response to these issues, this study proposes corresponding countermeasures, such as improving transportation capacity during peak hours, accelerating equipment updates and maintenance, improving service levels to meet passenger needs, etc., aiming to provide reference for the optimization and sustainable development of Beijing Metro and even the national urban rail transit system.