Mobile Toilets at Nanjing Railway Station

The mobile toilets at Nanjing Railway Station have undergone a development process from rudimentary early conditions to gradual upgrades and renovations, and finally to providing high-end support for events.

Early Conditions

When Nanjing Railway Station was rebuilt in 2005, no public toilets were designed or constructed in the south square. Passengers had to go to the mobile toilets on the east and west sides of the square, each of which had only five squatting stalls, leading to frequent queues. In October 2011, two mobile toilets were built in the south square, but due to the technical limitations and square conditions at the time, there were many issues. There were no flushing facilities or sinks, making it difficult to ensure hygiene; the space was small and ventilation was poor, resulting in strong odors; and the number was insufficient to meet passenger needs, with overall poor sanitary conditions.

Upgrades and Renovations

• South Square Toilets: In October 2021, Nanjing took advantage of the opportunity to renovate the south square of Nanjing Railway Station and included toilet renovations in the construction plan. The new toilets feature a water-ripple design on the exterior, echoing the “sailboat” design of Nanjing Railway Station, adding a distinctive touch. Inside, there is a dedicated母婴 (mother-and-baby) toilet equipped with a small toilet seat, a baby changing table, a small water heater, and a hand dryer for the convenience of mothers and babies. The new toilets, which came into use in May 2016, have additional public sinks outside and employ an intelligent control system. The lighting, voice prompts, flushing, and ventilation in the toilets are all sensor-controlled, with voice prompts triggered by the door latch. There is also a separate men's urinal area, enhancing the user experience and hygiene standards.
• North Square Toilets: Seven public toilets around Nanjing Railway Station, including four in the north square, were upgraded to first-class standards, further improving the restroom environment in the north square.

Event Support

For the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, a detailed mobile toilet allocation plan was formulated based on event requirements. More than 50 high-end mobile toilets were deployed at the venue, including not only regular single-stall models but also accessible mobile toilets. These mobile toilets are “luxuriously” equipped inside, with each stall featuring an independent flushing system, ventilation equipment, ample lighting, toilet paper, hand soap, and hand dryers. The exterior design is simple and elegant, complementing the modern stadium. During the event, a professional operations and maintenance team was established, implementing a “dedicated personnel for dedicated posts, frequent inspections” mechanism to ensure the mobile toilets remained clean and functioning properly.