TK Elevator enhances mobility at Guangzhou Baiyun train station in China with 150 victoria escalators for high-traffic areas

Düsseldorf, May 28, 2024 – TK Elevator, a global leader for elevator and escalator solutions, marks a significant achievement with the installation of 150 units of its flagship ‘victoria’ escalators at the newly reopened Guangzhou Baiyun train station in China.

Positioned as one of China's cutting-edge "superstations," the revamped Guangzhou Baiyun train station serves as a vital link between the country's expanding transportation networks. Boasting 24 tracks and platforms, a vast 40,000 m² waiting hall, seven floors, and a capacity of up to 15,000 people, the station underscores China's dedication to modernizing its transportation infrastructure and TK Elevator’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance urban mobility. As China advances its transportation networks nationwide, TK Elevator's mobility solutions play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and reliable passenger transit within these major transportation hubs.

“This project’s importance extends beyond the number of escalators involved. It showcases our leadership in backing future infrastructure projects and our commitment to advancing sustainable public transportation. Our victoria escalator, orinoco moving walks, and wide range of elevator models play a pivotal role in enhancing the passenger experience within expanding railway and metro networks worldwide,” states Jürgen Böhler, CEO Asia Pacific, TK Elevator.

With a rich history of engineering excellence spanning over a century, TK Elevator has solidified its position as the preferred provider for infrastructure projects worldwide, facilitating the seamless movement of people with elevators, escalators, and moving walks throughout their journeys. From prominent international airports like Portland, Toronto, and Hong Kong to metro stations across the world, including Hamburg, Berlin, Stockholm, Rome, Istanbul, Cairo, and Riyadh, and numerous others throughout the Asia Pacific region, TK Elevator's innovative solutions have set the benchmark for mobility, safety, and reliability.

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TK Elevator is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.