Guangzhou Baiyun Station

Escalator project in one of Guangzhou’s largest and most technically advanced railway stations

The Guangzhou Baiyun Station is a cornerstone of China’s rapidly expanding high-speed rail network, designed to facilitate seamless connectivity across the Pearl River Delta and the entire country. 

Strategically located in the bustling Baiyun District of Guangzhou, this station is one of the largest and most technologically advanced railway stations in the region, featuring 24 tracks and 11 platforms, a vast 40,000-m² waiting hall and seven floors.

The station is a central component of the broader urban development plan, integrating high-speed rail services with the city’s metro system and other public transportation modes. It is expected to accommodate more than 200 million passengers annually, making it a critical node in the country’s transport infrastructure. The station’s design, featuring a modern and futuristic architectural style, reflects China’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and improving the travel experience for millions of passengers.

Details

• Gross Floor Area: 453,000 m² 
• Total Station Building Area: 144,500 m³ 
• Platforms: 11
• Tracks: 24
• Capacity: 15,000 passengers

VT System

TK Elevator (TKE) has been instrumental in the successful development of Guangzhou Baiyun Station, providing a comprehensive vertical-transportation (VT) system solution tailored to the station’s specific needs. For this project, TKE supplied and installed 150 victoria escalators, 12 of which are 22-m long, enhancing passenger flow and ensuring optimal accessibility throughout the station.

These escalators were meticulously engineered to endure the heavy usage expected in such a large-scale transit hub. Given the station’s expansive layout and anticipated high footfall, particularly during peak hours, the escalators were developed with a focus on durability, efficiency and performance. TKE’s contribution is particularly noteworthy for its innovative approach to designing escalators that maintain top-tier functionality even in high-density environments.

The installation of escalators at Guangzhou Baiyun Station presented unique challenges, primarily due to the station’s vast size, complex design and the need for efficient passenger movement across multiple levels. TKE’s engineering team worked in close collaboration with multiple teams to ensure the escalators were seamlessly integrated into the station’s design while delivering maximum operational efficiency.

High-quality materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques were employed to fabricate the escalators, ensuring their longevity and reliability in the high-traffic conditions of a major rail hub. The installation process was rigorously managed to meet construction timelines without compromising on safety or quality.

To further enhance TKE’s commitment to sustainability, the escalators at Guangzhou Baiyun Station are equipped with energy-saving modes that adjust their speed based on real-time passenger flow, significantly reducing energy consumption without sacrificing performance.

Safety is another cornerstone of TKE’s design philosophy. The escalators at Baiyun Station incorporate numerous safety features, including auxiliary brakes, fall protection and proprietary step design. These innovations ensure a safe and smooth transit experience for all passengers.

Guangzhou Baiyun Station exemplifies China’s commitment to world-class infrastructure development. The escalator system installed by TKE represents the pinnacle of VT technology, ensuring efficient, safe and seamless movement of passengers throughout the station. The VT system was completed in December 2023. 

Project

• Building Owner: China Railway Guangzhou Group
• Developer: China Railway Construction Engineering Group
• Architect and Designer: China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group, Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT, Nikken Sekkei Ltd., Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute
• Planner: Urban Planning Board of Guangzhou, Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau
• Other Project participants (Installation) – Liyang Lida Installation Engineering Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Tianmu Construction Group Elevator Engineering Co., Ltd.

VT System Solutions	Details
Manufacturing Facility	TKE’s facility in Guangzhou, China
Escalators — victoria	Designed for heavy-duty use
	Hours of operation: About 20 h per day for heavy duty use
	Rise: Up to 22 m
	Horizontal Span: About 48 m
	Other Features: Manufactured with special NH2400 reinforced trusses. Without intermediate support is used for each 48-m escalator.