Digital Media Group Company Limited (DMG), China's leading
supplier of digital media technologies and the largest digital
media operator inside subway systems, today announced Tuesday that
it will invest, build and exclusively operate PIDS (Passenger
Information and Direction System) in Beijing Metro Line 4. The DMG
digital media network now covers 11 lines in 7 cities including
Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Tianjin, Shenzhen and
Nanjing.
DMG's latest version of PIDS 3.0 will be used in Beijing Metro
Line 4, covering platforms, trains, ticket halls, entrances,
interchange passages and tunnels. When the system is completed, it
will be one of the most advanced systems in the industry and a
world class leader. The system will provide updated information
such as train directions, routes, emergency information and
integrated services to passengers through more than 2,000
high-definition display panels.
PIDS 3.0 has two-way broadcasting capabilities with real-time
broadcast signals sent to trains and real-time monitoring of train
compartment images sending back. PIDS 3.0 is also linked with fire
alarm systems, automatic dispatch systems, train monitoring
systems, operation control centers and command centers. It can
broadcast emergency announcements and evacuation information to
passengers in the trains, platforms, station halls and entrances
during events. Through the system, operators at the command centers
can send unique messages to each and every display panel at
different stations, trains or compartments. PIDS 3.0 is the most
reliable and a truly user friendly system for the subway
authorities.
Beijing Metro Line 4 is the first metro line in China to adopt
PPP (Public Private Partnership), in cooperation with Hong Kong MTR
Corporation to build and operate a public transportation system.
Beijing Metro Line 4 is a north-south traffic artery that is 28.2
km long and has 24 stations along the route. It will run through
densely populated residential areas (Majialou -?Xuanwumen),
central business areas (Xidan - Xinjiekou), high-tech areas known
as the "Chinese Silicon Valley"(Xueyuannanlu - Zhongguancun),
university towns (Peking University - Tsinghua University) and
famous scenic areas (Yuanminyuan - Beigongmen). The 10 interchange
stations in the central areas of the city provide interchanges with
the existing Line 1, Line 2, and Line 13 and the future Line 6,
Line 7, Line 9, Line 12 and Line 14.
(China.org.cn June 26, 2007)