通过对华盛顿地铁的实地考察,详细介绍华盛顿地铁的线路、车站的特点,阐述其在设计、运营、服务、节能等方面的主要理念以及实际措施,分析主要优缺点,并且对我国未来地铁的建设和运营提供建议。
Author of the paper introduces the characteristics of lines and stations of the Washington metrorail system and describes the main ideas and practical measures for metro design,operation,service and energy-saving after taking a survey on Washington D. C. The merits and defects involved are analyzed and some suggestions for China to develop and operate its metro system in the future are put forward.