Tianjin Metro’s New Line Adds Digitally Connected Otis Elevators

Another 280 elevators and escalators from Otis will keep people moving along Tianjin Metro’s new line 7. This project brings the total number of Otis units on the port city’s expanding subway network to more than 1,800.

The new Gen3^TM elevators will be connected to the Otis ONE^® Internet of Things (IoT)-based platform that already delivers real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance for Otis units used throughout the Tianjin Metro. The digital ecosystem supports on-site service engineers who provide around-the-clock service maximizing passenger safety and minimizing equipment downtime.

Line 7 is set to become a major transit hub with 11 stations, including transfer access to half a dozen main metro lines. The 26-kilometer-long Line 7 will connect six administrative regions from north to south, offering transportation to city landmarks such as Tianjin TV Tower, Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center as well as the historic quarter.

Since it opened in 1984, Tianjin Metro has been a critical part of the country’s transportation network and has relied on Otis equipment to keep its passengers on the move from the beginning.

“This project continues a partnership spanning nearly four decades and reinforces Tianjin’s growth as a visionary smart city,” said Otis China President Sally Loh. “We are honored to work with Tianjin Metro once again to harness the latest technologies and smart elevators to help ensure reliable transportation for passengers.”

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