Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Several districts in Beijing issued a blue alert for snowstorms on the afternoon of Jan 17, prompting the city's transport authorities to activate emergency response measures to ensure safe and orderly travel during the snowfall.
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The transport authorities mobilized more than 4,000 emergency road workers and over 2,600 snow-removal equipment, with mechanized operations intensified and refined into smaller units to clear snowfall. Extra resources were also deployed at high-risk sections such as sharp curves, steep slopes and tunnel entrances, while unsafe mountainous roads were closed in a timely manner.
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Targeted measures were implemented for 18 ground-level and elevated metro lines, including activating switch heating devices, enforcing speed limits and adopting manual driving when necessary. Bus services were dynamically adjusted, with segmented operations and flexible scheduling applied to 334 suburban and mountainous routes. Authorities also strengthened coordination at major railway stations and airports to handle potential train and flight delays.
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Late on Jan 17, Beijing issued a public initiative calling on government agencies, enterprises, communities and residents to jointly participate in snow and ice removal. The initiative encouraged institutions and businesses to fulfill their responsibilities, communities and volunteers to clear neighborhood roads, and citizens to take part in snow-clearing efforts nearby, while ensuring personal safety.
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Residents are advised to plan trips carefully, prioritize public transport and drive cautiously on slippery roads, while staying informed of official travel updates.
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Transportation department staff and residents in Beijing respond to the city government's call to clear snow comprehensively on Jan 17 and 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
