Another metro line opens! GBase database delivers robust and efficient operation for the AFC system.

Effortlessly purchasing tickets at ticket vending machines, scanning a code to breeze through the gates, and having the backend system tally passenger flow with precision ... every ticket we buy and every gate we pass through depends on the AFC (Automatic Fare Collection) system.Behind it all, the GBase 8s database runs solidly in the background, ensuring smooth and efficient metro operations.

On July 8, the northern section of Tianjin Metro Line 4 (Xiaojie Station – Xizhan Station) officially commenced initial operations. The opening of this section will further enhance the rail transit network in the northern part of the central urban area, effectively connecting the commercial areas along Jingjin Road and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Intercity Business District at Xizhan Station, while improving the quality of life and travel efficiency for nearby residents.

The GBase 8s database provided stable technical support for the AFC system of the northern section of Tianjin Metro Line 4, safeguarding the smooth operation of core services such as ticket transactions, passenger flow statistics, and data exchange. It enables every ticket purchase record and every gate passage data stream to flow securely, efficiently, and accurately—creating a convenient and orderly travel experience for citizens.

In fact, GBase 8s database has already built a rich track record in Tianjin Metro. Beyond the newly opened northern section of Line 4, GBase 8s database has also successfully supported the stable operation of AFC systems on multiple lines including Tianjin Metro Line 5, Line 11, and the Jinjing Line. To date,GBase 8s database has gone live in nearly 30 cities across China— including Shenzhen, Chongqing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Shenyang, and Jinan—powering over 70 metro lines across core business systems such as AFC systems, clearing centers, multi-line centers, internet ticketing platforms, integrated supervisory control systems, and operations command centers, providing a stable and reliable database solution for the digital upgrade of core systems in the rail transit industry and continually refreshing the passenger travel service experience.

Moving forward, GBASE General Data Technology will leverage its self-developed, controllable core technologies and premium services to continuously advance the digital and intelligent transformation of the transportation industry, safeguarding convenient travel for the general public.