Will the high-speed rail stop on a typhoon day?

On typhoon days, the high-speed rail will choose whether to stop according to the specific situation.

Typhoon weather may affect the normal operation of high-speed trains and cause them to stop. But whether to stop the operation depends on the specific impact and severity of the typhoon. When the typhoon may pose a threat to safety or affect the safety of trains, the relevant departments can take measures to stop the operation to ensure the safety of passengers and trains. Generally speaking, if the typhoon warning level is high, or it has a great impact on railways, stations and power supply facilities, high-speed trains may stop running. Whether the typhoon weather stops the high-speed rail operation depends on the wind.

When the wind speed is high, the high-speed rail will stop running. Because the strong wind brought by the typhoon may blow the roadside debris onto the high-speed rail catenary, causing equipment failure and threatening people's lives. In addition, if the typhoon track is not in line with the forecast or the situation deteriorates, it may also stop or cancel the trip. However, even if the typhoon has little impact, the high-speed train may stop for other reasons, such as equipment failure or maintenance requirements.

Factors affecting the shutdown of high-speed rail

1, heavy wind and rain

In strong winds, high-speed trains can easily lose their balance and cause serious accidents. In addition, strong winds will also cause the displacement or damage of objects and facilities on the high-speed rail, and will also hinder the normal operation of the high-speed rail. Heavy rain will cause water accumulation on high-speed rail roads, affect the driving safety of high-speed rail trains, and even flood traffic lines and cause serious accidents.

2. Blizzard

Under the condition of snowstorm, a large amount of snow will cover the high-speed rail pavement, resulting in poor road conditions and affecting the running speed and safety of the high-speed rail. In addition, a large amount of snowfall may lead to the collapse of poles or supports on high-speed rail lines, damage railway facilities, and also lead to the suspension of high-speed rail.

3. Thunderstorm

In thunderstorm weather, the operation safety of high-speed trains is threatened, because thunderstorm weather is usually accompanied by strong electromagnetic fields, which will have a great impact on cables and power supply equipment on high-speed rail lines. In addition, thunderstorms may also interfere with the electronic equipment of high-speed trains, causing the trains to get out of control.