Abstract:An analysis was made of the space of the different types of railway stations in Shanghai by means of the space syntax with a consideration of the space integration value,the characteristics and conflict point of streamlines as well as the apperception of the pedestrian.Then the safe area from fire was determined,and the railway station platform evacuation procedure was proposed to be divided into two stages when an accident such as a fire happened,and each stage should be provided separately evacuation time requirements.These proposals are helpful for a future amending and perfecting of“Railway Design Manual”on emergency evacuation.