Why are the seats on the subway all "hard" instead of "soft"?

2022-08-18 19:32:22

Why are the seats on the subway all "hard" instead of "soft"?

Some passengers asked why the seats on the subway are all hard and long, and it is cold to sit on. After sitting for a long time, the buttocks hurts, and there is no comfort at all, so can't they be replaced with soft cushions?

First of all, compared with other rail-type passenger vehicles, the subway has a different passenger transportation nature. The subway belongs to the public transportation of urban express transportation. . However, like Lanzhou Metro, many cities now have the heating function of subway seats turned on in winter, so the problem of coldness does not exist.

Second, the subway is in an underground confined space with a lot of people, and the requirements for fire safety and other safety aspects are higher. The equipment in the subway is designed with refractory materials, so the subway seats are generally made of stainless steel, glass fiber reinforced plastic and other materials. It is more reliable in safety issues such as fire prevention.

Third, the smooth design of the row of stools in the subway can make the subway ride space more flexible and avoid insufficient seating space due to the different body shapes of passengers.

Fourth, due to the large passenger flow of the subway, the "hard" seats are easier to clean, and the visual experience will be cleaner.