Shenzhen Metro Line 16 Signage Project | Wayfinding & Lightbox Manufacturer | COSUN SIGN

Advanced Manufacturing of Transit Wayfinding Systems & Illuminated Displays | Case Study

Project Name: Shenzhen Metro Line 16
Time: 2022

Shenzhen Metro Line 16 is a fully automated urban rail line serving eastern Shenzhen. For this project, COSUN SIGN acted as the exclusive supplier of station lightboxes and a major supplier of the wayfinding system, delivering a complete range of public transportation signage, illuminated products, and transportation display solutions across the line.

The project integrated passenger wayfinding, station information, advertising media, and digital displays into a unified visual system throughout stations, concourses, platforms, and public areas.

What Makes This Project Unique?

Exclusive Lightbox Supplier

COSUN SIGN supplied the complete station lightbox system for the entire line, ensuring consistent manufacturing quality, lighting performance, and product standards across all stations.

Large-Format Transportation Displays

Several products exceeded the typical dimensions used in metro stations and required customized engineering, structural design, and specialized fabrication.

Integrated Wayfinding and Advertising System

Unlike conventional metro projects that separate passenger guidance and advertising facilities, Shenzhen Metro Line 16 combined both functions within a coordinated visual environment.

The system included:

• Directional and information signage
• Illuminated advertising lightboxes
• Dynamic scrolling displays
• Curved LED screens
• Platform and public-area displays
• Passenger information systems

This integrated approach improved visual consistency while maximizing the use of station spaces.

Large-Format Manufacturing Capabilities

One of the most distinctive aspects of the project was the production of oversized illuminated products.

To deliver these products, COSUN SIGN provided:

• Structural reinforcement design
• Precision metal fabrication
• LED system integration
• Large-format assembly
• Factory quality inspection
• Transportation and installation coordination

The 6-meter illuminated lightbox and 16.1-meter corner LED display demonstrate the manufacturing capabilities required for large-scale metro signage, railway signage, and transportation signage projects.

Project Challenges

The project required multiple signage systems to operate within a complex metro environment while maintaining consistent appearance and performance.

Key challenges included:

• Oversized illuminated structures
• Long viewing distances inside stations
• Multiple signage categories
• Integration of advertising and wayfinding systems
• Consistent illumination standards
• Long-term durability requirements

The completed system provides clear information, reliable performance, and durable operation under daily passenger traffic conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ⅰ、Who supplied the lightboxes for Shenzhen Metro Line 16?

COSUN SIGN served as the exclusive supplier of station lightboxes for the entire line.

Ⅱ、What was the largest display installed in the project?

The largest illuminated products included a 6 m × 7 m lightbox and a 16.1 m × 2.5 m corner LED display.

Ⅲ、What types of signage were installed?

The project included directional signs, station information signs, accessibility signage, passenger information systems, LED displays, and advertising lightboxes.

Ⅳ、Can metro lightboxes be customized?

Yes. Metro lightboxes can be customized according to station layouts, viewing distances, installation conditions, and operational requirements.

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COSUN SIGN provides customized public transportation signage, transportation digital signage, illuminated lightboxes, and wayfinding systems for metro, railway, and urban transit projects worldwide.

From metro signage and railway signage to large-scale transit signage and digital display systems, COSUN SIGN delivers integrated solutions for modern public transportation environments.