Daqiaotou metro station
Daqiaotou station platform 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 大橋頭 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 大桥头 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Big bridge head | ||||||||||||||||||||
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General information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | Daqiao Elementary School; 大橋國小 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Location | B1, No. 223, Minquan W. Rd. Datong, Taipei Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operated by | Taipei Rapid Transit System | ||||||||||||||||||||
Line(s) | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||
Connections | Bus stop | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||||||||||||
Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Station code | O12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
History | |||||||||||||||||||||
Opened | 3 November 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | |||||||||||||||||||||
26,488 daily (December 2020)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | 60 out of 109 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The Taipei Metro Daqiaotou station (Chinese: 大橋頭站; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Toā-kiô-thâu Chām) is a station on the Xinzhuang Line located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the last station before the Luzhou Line diverges from the Xinzhuang Line. It is a planned terminus for the Shezi Light Rail Line.[2]
Station overview
[edit]This four-level, underground station has an island platform. It is located beneath the intersection of Minquan West Rd., Chongqing South Rd., and the south side of Daqiao Elementary School Stadium.[3] It opened for service on 3 November 2010 with the opening of the Luzhou Branch Line and the Taipei City section of the Xinzhuang Line.[4][5]
History
[edit]Originally, plans for the Xinzhuang Line did not include a station in the Daqiaotou (大橋頭) area. However, as part of the city government's urban renewal policy, the area around the station was zoned for redevelopment and revitalization.[6] Thus, in October 2007, it was announced that a new station would be added - Daqiao Elementary School Station.[7] Shortly before the opening of the line, the station name was changed to Daqiaotou station to reflect the station's historical significance.[8][9]
Design
[edit]The station has a light roof, glass curtain walls, and an arc ceiling.[6] Interior station design is themed "Tales of an Important Bridge" (referring to Taipei Bridge) and features the Tamsui River, Dihua Street marketplace, and historic Daqiao Elementary School.[6]
Construction
[edit]Excavation depth for this station is 32 meters deep. It is 158 meters in length and 19.85 meters wide.[6] It has three entrances, one accessibility elevator, and two vent shafts. The entrances connect with existing pedestrian underpasses and two joint development buildings.
During construction, an 85-year-old red arched gate was temporarily removed. A swimming pool and students' play facilities were also demolished for station construction.[10] The historic gate has since been moved back to its original position, and new swimming and play facilities have been constructed.
Station layout
[edit]Street Level | Entrance/Exit | Entrance/Exit |
B2 | Concourse | Lobby, information desk, automatic ticket dispensing machines, one-way faregates |
Restrooms (Inside fare zone, outside fare zone near exit 1) | ||
B4 | Platform 1 | ← ![]() ← ![]() |
Island platform, doors will open on the left | ||
Platform 2 | → ![]() |
Exits
[edit]- Exit 1: Minquan W. Rd., Lane 225
- Exit 2: Northwest side of the intersection of Minquan W. Rd. and Chongqing N. Rd.
- Exit 3: Chongqing N. Rd. Sec. 3, beside the Daqiao Elementary School
Around the station
[edit]- Ama Museum
- Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Hall
- Daqiao Elementary School
- Minquan Junior High School
- Yongle Elementary School
- Taiping Elementary School
- Daojiang High School of Commerce
- Taipei Bridge
- Yansan Night Market
- Daqiao Police Station
- Daqiao Market
- Taipei Bridge Post Office
- CPC Corporation, Minquan West Rd. Gas Station
- Council of Indigenous Peoples
References
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- ^ "Passenger Volume at Taipei Rapid Transit Stations". Taipei Mass Rapid Transit Co., Ltd. 2021-01-15.
- ^ "Third Stage of Taipei MRT (Planned MRT Routes)". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-03-12. Archived from the original on 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "捷運車站建築設計 後續路網 新莊線-縣轄段各車站透視圖說明". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. Archived from the original on 2010-11-12. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "Introduction to Xinzhuang MRT Line" (PDF). Department of Rapid Transis Systems. 2008-03-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ "Second Stage of Taipei MRT (Approved MRT Lines)". Department of Rapid Transit Systems, TCG. 2010-03-12. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ a b c d "( O8 ) Daqiao Elementary School". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-19. Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ^ "Joint Development Project to Promote Urban Renewal at Daqiao Elementary School Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-01. Archived from the original on 2010-12-11. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ^ "捷運新莊線「大橋國小站」更名為「大橋頭站」". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-08-11. Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Daqiao Elementary School Station Renamed Daqiaotou Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-08-18. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ "New Swimming Pool Provides Prelude to Commercial Service of MRT Daqiao Elementary School Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-05-01. Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2010-07-23.