Abstract: This article discusses future fire safety plans for the Madrid Metro, a vast network of systems of varying ages which are being modernised extensively. The Metro is now nearly 80 years old, and has 156km of two-way tunnel, 100km of corridors, 202 stations, 942 escalators, 15 travelators, 146 lifts, 630 technical rooms, 54 electrical substations, and 1400 coaches. Safety, including fire protection, is one of the main concerns. Automation has already enabled quicker, safer, more efficient operation, but the system will be redesigned fairly soon, to improve services even more in the light of continuing technology developments. The article discusses the following key considerations: (1) safe operation of old and new lines and equipment side by side; (2) the network's extension; (3) the reliability of the installations and of the system design and components; (4) flexibility, to enable continual system growth; (5) system management and administration; (6) remote control, especially of elements and systems that assist evacuation in the event of an incident; (7) fire detection, alarm, and control systems; (8) supervision and control systems; and (9) emergency management aid systems.
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-04-01
Language: en
Type: article
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