GB/T 18574-2026Urban rail transit signs (English PDF)

5.1 General Rules

5.1.1 Passenger service signs should include directional signs, location signs, and comprehensive information signs. See the example of a combination of information elements for passenger service signs. See Appendix A for examples of urban rail transit signs, and Appendix B for illustrations.

5.1.2 Passenger service signs should provide passengers with necessary guidance and prompts.

5.1.3 Passenger service signs should use route colors to distinguish different routes.

5.1.4 Station numbers may be added to passenger service signs. For stations with complex environments, platform numbers may be set.

5.1.5 Passenger service signs can use different colors to distinguish between boarding guidance signs and exit guidance signs.

5.1.6 Passenger service signs should be designed and set up reasonably according to the regional functions and passenger needs.

5.1.7 The height and dimensions of graphic symbols in passenger service signs shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 20501.1.

5.1.8 Digital passenger service signs can be integrated with passenger information systems to display information. Digital passenger service signs can be electronic. Digital signage for passenger services should be displayed in various forms, including screens, audio-visual displays, and electronic displays. It should not be mixed with promotional or commercial information.

5.1.9 When operating routes are interconnected, passenger service signs should be set according to operational characteristics and station layout, and should preferably display [specific information]. Information such as routes, timetables, and train directions.

5.1.10 The information content of directional signs pointing to the same location should be continuous.

5.1.11 The installation height of hanging signs should be determined based on factors such as the building structure of the installation location. The lower edge of the hanging sign should be at least [height] from the ground. The height should not be less than 2.3m.

5.2.1 General Rules

5.2.1.1 The information elements of directional signs should include arrow symbols and graphic symbols, and may include auxiliary text.

5.2.1.2 Directional signs should be set up in a general-to-specific order. When paths are consistent, concise and general information should be used, and path diversion or... When it is necessary to emphasize, specific information should be used.

5.2.1.3 The placement of directional signs should conform to the principles of station passenger flow organization. When there are multiple routes leading to a destination and they have no functional differences... When setting up directional signs, it is advisable to select the shortest path.

5.2.1.4 Directional signs should be placed in prominent positions along the passenger flow lines, preferably perpendicular to the direction of passenger flow.

5.2.1.5 Guiding signs should be installed at all nodes along the passenger flow path within the station where directional choices are required; when the travel distance in the area exceeds 30m, it is advisable to emphasize the need for directional signs. Reset.

5.2.2 External Guiding Signs

5.2.2.1 External directional signage information elements should include arrow symbols and urban rail transit (or subway) graphic symbols, and preferably include the station name, Auxiliary information such as line name, station distances, and the logo of the urban rail transit operator. The graphic symbols for urban rail transit (or subway) should conform to... The provisions of GB/T 10001.3.

5.2.2.2 External directional signs should ideally be located within a 500m radius of the ground-level entrance/exit of the urban rail transit station, encompassing bus stops, commercial facilities, and other key locations. Stations should be installed consecutively at locations with high pedestrian traffic, such as intersections, while also taking into account factors such as station spacing and terrain. When installed on roads, they should comply with... The provisions of GB 5768.2.

5.2.3 Service Facility Directional Signage

5.2.3.1 Service facility wayfinding signs should include arrow symbols, graphic symbols, and text.

5.2.3.2 Service facilities such as escalators, stairs, elevators, and restrooms should be equipped with directional signs.

5.2.3.3 The directional signs for passenger service centers, automatic ticket vending machines, and ticket inspection (verification) facilities may be set up according to actual operational needs.

5.2.4 Boarding and Transfer Guidance Signs

5.2.4.1 The information elements of boarding and transfer guidance signs should include arrow symbols, route names and route colors, and preferably text.

5.2.4.2 Boarding guidance signs should be placed in appropriate locations at entrances/exits, passageways, station halls, and other areas leading to the platform. Transfer guidance signs should... It is set at the corresponding location in the passage area from the transfer platform to the destination platform.

5.2.4.3 Attached boarding and transfer directional signs may be installed on the ground or side walls.

5.2.5 Train direction guidance signs

5.2.5.1 The information elements of the train direction guidance sign should include an arrow symbol, the train direction, and may include the line name and line color.

5.2.5.2 Train direction guidance signs shall be placed in appropriate locations on platforms, transfer passages, and station halls of side platforms.

5.2.6 Exit guidance signs

5.2.6.1 Exit guidance signs should include arrow symbols, entrance/exit numbers, and preferably information about the surrounding area of the station.

5.2.6.2 Exit directional signs should be placed in the passageway leading to the entrance and exit.

5.3.1 Station entrance location signs

5.3.1.1 The information elements of the station entrance location signage should include the urban rail transit (or subway) graphic symbol, station name, line name, and exit information. The entrance number should preferably include the logo of the urban rail transit operator, and various information can be combined as needed.

5.3.1.2 The station entrance location sign should be placed in a prominent position at the station entrance.

5.3.1.3 The placement of station entrance location signs should be based on the entrance type and the main passenger flow direction. If the entrance view is obstructed, additional signs should be added appropriately. The station entrance signage has been supplemented.

5.3.2 Location markings for service equipment and facilities

5.3.2.1 The information elements for service facility location signs should include graphic symbols and text.

5.3.2.2 Self-service ticket vending machines, self-service top-up machines, ticket windows, passenger service centers, elevators, restrooms, police stations, automated external defibrillators, and mother-of-the-bearer systems. Location signs should be placed above or near service facilities such as baby rooms.

5.3.2.3 The location signs for ticket inspection facilities should preferably be placed above the ticket inspection facilities; the location signs for ticket inspection facilities should be adjusted according to operational needs. The system displays the working status of each gate in real time. In case of emergency, the direction of the ticket inspection (verification) facility location signs should be consistent with the passenger evacuation direction.

5.3.2.4 Security checkpoints and facilities should be marked with signs indicating their location and prohibiting the carrying of dangerous goods, clearly specifying the prohibited items. Types, scope, and names. Security checkpoint signs at urban rail transit security checkpoints in transportation hubs such as high-speed rail stations and airports should clearly indicate the area covered by the security checkpoint. It is a mode of transportation.

5.3.3 Platform and station name signs

5.3.3.1 The station name sign on the platform should include the name of the station and preferably include the line color and the name of the next station.

5.3.3.2 Platform name signs should be placed on the upper part of the platform, on the side wall, or on the corresponding position of the pillar, according to the platform type and structure.

5.3.3.3 Platform name signs installed on the platform for passengers on the train to read should be visible to passengers through the train windows.

5.3.4 Seating Position Markings

5.3.4.1 The boarding location signs should indicate the boarding and alighting locations.

5.3.4.2 The boarding position sign shall be set within the safety line on the platform ground where the platform screen doors or the rear doors of the train are located.

5.3.4.3 The arrows on the boarding position signs should point in the middle for disembarking and the sides for boarding. The starting and ending stations can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

5.3.5 Exit location markings

5.3.5.1 The exit location sign information elements should include the exit number and text, and surrounding geographical information.

5.3.5.2 Exit location signs should be placed at the connection between the station hall and the entrance/exit passage.

5.4.1 General Rules

5.4.1.1 Comprehensive information signs should be placed in locations suitable for passengers to stop and read, and the size and height of the information elements should be appropriate for passengers. read.

5.4.1.2 The integrated information sign should be modularly designed according to the update frequency of the information content to achieve partial updates.

5.4.2 First and Last Train Timetable

5.4.2.1 The first and last train timetable should include the first and last train times of this station, and should preferably include the station's opening/closing times.

5.4.2.2 The first and last train timetables should be set in an appropriate location on the exterior facade of the station entrance and exit building.

5.4.2.3 At transfer stations, the first and last train times for connecting lines passing through the station should be provided. The first and last train timetables should preferably be displayed at the entrance of the transfer passage. set up.

5.4.3 Ticket Price Table/Figure

5.4.3.1 The fare schedule/map should include fare information from this station to different stations. When a distance-based fare system is implemented, the fare schedule/map should prominently display the distance to the destination station. This website.

5.4.3.2 The fare table/chart should be placed near the ticket vending machine.

5.4.4 Train Timetable

5.4.4.1 The train timetable shall include the station name, train arrival time information, train direction of travel, and train destination information.

5.4.4.2 Train timetables can be set according to operational needs and should preferably be placed in a location within the station that is easy for passengers to view.

5.4.4.3 Train timetables should indicate the time points for weekdays/weekends, local trains, and express/local trains.

5.4.4.4 The size and installation height of the train timetable should be determined based on the location of the station to ensure that it is clear, easy to identify, and convenient for passengers to view.

5.4.5 Wire Network Diagram

5.4.5.1 The station may be highlighted in the network map, and transfer stations in the map should be distinguished from non-transfer stations.

5.4.5.2 The network map should be placed in appropriate locations at station entrances and exits, ticket vending machines, station halls, and platforms.

5.4.5.3 Each line in the network diagram should be colored using line colors.

5.4.6 Route Diagram

5.4.6.1 The station should be prominently marked on the route map, and transfer stations on the map should be distinguished from non-transfer stations.

5.4.6.2 The route map should be placed in an appropriate location on the platform. When the station is a side platform, the route map can be placed in the station hall.

5.4.6.3 Lines in the route diagram should be in line colors.

5.4.6.4 The track map on the platform can be combined with the train direction signs.

5.4.7 Schematic diagram of the station's internal space

5.4.7.1 The station space diagram should include information on the distribution of station functional areas and service facilities, and can be in the form of a plan or a three-dimensional diagram.

5.4.7.2 The station space diagram should be set in an appropriate location inside the station entrances and exits, in the station hall, and on the platform.

5.4.7.3 The site layout diagram should indicate the current location.

5.4.7.4 The station layout diagram should clearly indicate station entrances/exits, accessible elevators, restrooms, mother-and-baby rooms, automated external defibrillators, and other service facilities. Location of facilities. At transfer stations, the station layout diagram should indicate the relevant information on transfer passages and transfer routes.

5.4.7.5 The orientation of information in the station space diagram should be consistent with the actual scene.

5.4.8 Elevator Floor Information Signs

5.4.8.1 Elevator floor information signs may include the elevator symbol, accessible floors, current floor, functions of each floor, and accessibility service telephone number. Information such as...

5.4.8.2 Elevator floor information signs should be placed on the wall near the elevator.

5.4.9 Map of the neighborhood surrounding the station

5.4.9.1 The street map around the station should indicate information such as roads, major public service institutions, famous scenic spots, and connecting transportation around the station.

5.4.9.2 The information collection area for the street map around the station should ideally be 500m around the station center; the area can be appropriately expanded in the outer suburbs. The information content should... Appropriately, the important information in the street map of the area surrounding the station should be complete.

5.4.9.3 The street map around the station should be placed in an appropriate location in the passageway leading to the exit.

5.4.10 Export Information Mark

5.4.10.1 Exit information signs should include the station entrance/exit number and the names of major roads, transportation hubs, public hospitals, schools, cultural and sports venues, and scenic spots. Information on surrounding public areas such as district parks, residential areas, commercial complexes, office buildings, and accessibility information.

5.4.10.2 Exit information signs should be placed in the station hall and near entrance and exit passages.

5.4.10.3 Export information signs should primarily focus on information about public places, while also taking into account commercial information.

5.4.11 Announcement

5.4.11.1 Announcements should include notices and instructions that passengers should take into account in public places on urban rail transit.

5.4.11.2 Notices should be placed in appropriate locations at entrances/exits, passageways, station halls, and platforms.

6.1 General Rules

6.1.1 Vehicle markings are divided into exterior markings and interior markings.

6.1.2 The method of fixing the sign should preferably be a combination of printing, spraying and pasting. If pasting is used, the surface should be covered with a glossy film that prevents fading. When placing advertisements next to signs inside the carriage, the spacing should not be less than 50mm.

6.2 Signs outside the carriage

6.2.1 The logos and signs of each urban rail transit operator should preferably be placed in the center of the front of the vehicle.

6.2.2 The train body should preferably be marked with a car number. The car number may consist of the line number, train number, and car section number, and should preferably be arranged in sequence.

6.2.3 The train body should be marked with a line color stripe to distinguish trains from different lines.

6.2.4 The vehicle body shall be marked with signs indicating end I, end II, frame position, crane position, and vehicle weight information. The signs should preferably be placed on the exterior of the vehicle body or on the side beam of the underframe.

6.3 Signs inside the carriage

6.3.1 Safety signs such as "No Leaning," "No Smoking," "Caution. Hands Pinchable," "Caution. Gap," "Emergency Exit," and "Warning Strips" should be placed inside the vehicle.

6.3.2 A route map should be displayed above the train doors. The route map may be combined with the train direction signs. An electronic dynamic map is preferred for the route map. The display shows that when using an electronic dynamic map, information such as the current arrival station, the next station, and the direction of the train door opening should also be set.

6.3.3 A map of the urban rail transit network should be displayed inside the vehicle. The map should preferably be placed in a prominent location.

6.3.4 A service hotline sign should be displayed inside the vehicle. The service hotline sign should include the company name, telephone number, and other information.

6.3.5 Location signs should be installed at the locations of fire extinguishers, emergency window hammers, accessible facilities, emergency evacuation doors, and other facilities and equipment inside the vehicle, and their usage can be indicated. illustrate.

6.3.6 A sign indicating priority seating should be placed at the priority seating area inside the vehicle.

6.3.7 Image acquisition signs should be set up near the in-vehicle monitoring area.

6.3.8 Electrical cabinets, toolboxes, and cut-off valve signs may be installed inside the vehicle, and their colors should not be confused with safety signs.

7.1 General Rules

7.1.1 Appropriate signs and markings should be set up within the vehicle depot according to actual needs.

7.1.2 Based on the target users of the signs, vehicle depots should preferably include the following signs.

---Production safety signs, including warning signs, prohibition signs, instruction signs, warning text, reminder signs, and warning markings, should be placed in [locations not specified]. Inside the vehicle base;

---Train movement signs, information elements that provide information for trains entering and leaving the depot, should preferably be placed in the train track area and on both sides of the track inside the depot;

---Traffic signs and markings for motor vehicles are information elements that provide information to drivers and should be placed on roads and garages within vehicle depots. the way;

---Public signage within the vehicle depot, providing guidance, location, and indexing information for each functional area, should ideally be placed in offices within the depot. Suitable locations for public areas, production areas, living areas, and landscaped roads.

7.2 Production Safety Signs

7.2.1 Production safety signs shall be set up according to the actual needs of the production area of the vehicle base, and their design and installation shall comply with GB/T 2893. (All parts), relevant provisions in GB 2894.

7.2.2 Vehicle depots shall be marked with alternating safety and contrasting stripes as required, and shall comply with the provisions of GB 2894.

7.2.3 Within the vehicle depot site, the following areas should not be encroached upon. the ground, the working area of special machinery and equipment, both sides of the tracks inside the warehouse, and the work area. Ground warning markings should be set up in production areas with significant elevation differences.

7.2.4 Warning signs shall be prominently displayed at the boundary of the track area and at level crossings, and the display requirements shall comply with GB 5768.2 and GB 5768.6. Regulation.

7.2.5 Vehicle depots with underpasses should be equipped with flood warning signs and no-entry signs for flooded areas.

7.2.6 For operating routes that achieve fully automated driving functions, the corresponding vehicle depots should be equipped with automatic and non-automatic area markings and safety measures. hint.

7.2.7 Power supply zone markings should be set up at vehicle depots.

7.3 Train movement signs

7.3.1 The starting point sign, speed limit stop sign, and end point sign shall be placed at the corresponding positions on both sides of the track.

7.3.2 Conspicuous track number signs should be set up for entering and exiting the warehouse.

7.4 Motor vehicle traffic signs and markings

7.4.1 Speed limit signs should be set up at the entrance of vehicle depots, and height limit signs should be set up at the entrance of parking garages for vehicle depots with parking facilities. Logo.

7.4.2 The setting of motor vehicle traffic signs and markings shall comply with the provisions of GB 5768 (all parts).

7.4.3 The color, size and position of motor vehicle traffic signs should be distinguished from pedestrian signs.

7.5 Base Public Signage

7.5.1 Public signs for the vehicle base should be set according to the scale and management model of the vehicle base.

7.5.2 Markings should preferably be applied inside production buildings and clearly define the function of each area. The color and form of the markings can be determined according to the overall signage style and... The visual positioning design should not repeat the style of ground warning markings.

7.5.3 Environmental protection signs within the base shall comply with the provisions of GB 15562.1.