Collision Repair

Axalta coats Beijing's iconic Blue Cat Subway Line

Dec. 17, 2013

With 231 stations in total, the Beijing subway is one of the world's busiest subway systems, stretching more than 245 miles.

ABRN Wire Reports

Axalta Coating Systems has been awarded a project to coat the recently refurbished trains of the Beijing subway. The project commenced in November 2013, and will encompass one of the most popular Beijing Subway lines, consisting of more than 300 rail cars. The refurbished trains, nicknamed "Blue Cat" for the distinctive blue color coating of Axalta's paint product and striking similarity to a cat, will cross the city from east to west and hit speeds of nearly 50 mph.

"The Beijing subway is used by millions of people each day, making it essential that its trains are coated with paint to last," says Timothy Dawe, managing director of Axalta Greater China.

With 231 stations in total, the Beijing subway is one of the world's busiest subway systems, stretching more than 245 miles. With an average 10 million daily passengers, Axalta's Rail product was commissioned to coat refurbished Blue Cat trains with its sustainable, dynamic, protective and durable properties.