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Taiwan Railways to adopt High Speed Rail's color-coded platform system

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Sources not specified New plan
  • Taiwan Railways will implement a new unified signage system, starting with the Tainan Station's underground section opening in mid-October.
  • The new system will adopt a color-coded approach, using blue for northbound and green for southbound platforms, similar to the High Speed Rail.
  • This update aims to improve passenger navigation, especially for elderly, disabled, and international travelers, with a full system upgrade expected by April 2028.

Taiwan Railways is set to unveil a comprehensive overhaul of its station signage and display systems, beginning with the Tainan Station's underground section, slated for its first phase of operation in mid-October. This initiative aims to create a unified and intuitive passenger guidance system, drawing inspiration from the High Speed Rail's successful color-coding method.

The new system will standardize signage, adopt a passenger-oriented approach, and enhance directional identification.

โ€” Taiwan Railways CompanyExplaining the core principles behind the new signage system.

The new system will feature a standardized font, color palette, and iconography across all signs, enhancing clarity and ease of identification for travelers. A key feature will be the adoption of a directional color system: blue will denote northbound (้ †่กŒ) platforms and green will signify southbound (้€†่กŒ) platforms, paired with major destinations to help passengers intuitively determine their travel direction. This approach is designed to be particularly beneficial for elderly passengers, those with mobility issues, and international visitors, with multilingual support including English, Japanese, and Korean.

The new station signage manual has been revised to prioritize passenger recognition and guidance convenience.

โ€” Taiwan Railways CompanyDescribing the goals of the signage update.

The Tainan Station will be the first to fully implement these new guidelines, with ongoing construction projects across Taiwan also incorporating the updated design manual. Taiwan Railways plans to gradually update signage at existing stations through a multi-year budget allocation. Furthermore, a project to update train and station information display systems at all 220 stations is underway, with an expected completion date of April 2028. These new displays will incorporate color-coding to differentiate train types and provide real-time operational information, including any disruptions.

The northbound (้ †่กŒ) and southbound (้€†่กŒ) platforms will be distinguished by blue and green color bands, respectively, making it almost identical to the High Speed Rail.

โ€” Article descriptionHighlighting the similarity to the High Speed Rail's system.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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