Abstract:

Objective The Metro system is an important part of urban transportation, rodents can cause damages which lead to transit malfunctions. Rodent invasions were investigated in the Shanghai metro system. Methods Visual observations of standardized areas (15 m²) and food lure method were used in the investigation. Results Both showed evidence of rodent activity (3.8% for visual observation method and 9.8% for food lure method respectively). Conclusion Rodent invasions have been found in the Shanghai metro system. Rodent infestation will rise up along with the service time of the metro lines.

Key words: Rail transit system, Rodents, Metro system, Urbanization

摘要：

目的 轨道交通系统是城市交通系统的重要组成部分,鼠类能对轨道交通系统产生破坏,调查上海市轨道交通系统中的鼠类侵害情况。方法 分别采用目测及拖食两种方法对轨道交通系统鼠类情况进行调查。结果 目测法调查鼠征显示上海市轨道交通系统鼠类阳性率为3.8%,拖食法调查显示阳性率为9.8%。结论 上海市轨道交通系统内已经存在鼠类侵害。随着轨道交通线路建成通车的时间延长,鼠类密度逐步增高。

关键词: 轨道交通系统, 鼠类, 地铁, 城市化