Daqiaotou metro station

The Taipei Metro Daqiaotou station (Chinese: 大橋頭站; pinyin: Dàqiáotóu Zhàn; 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]

Daqiaotou

O12 大橋頭
Daqiaotou station platform 2
Other namesDaqiao Elementary School; 大橋國小
LocationB1, No. 223, Minquan W. Rd.
Datong, Taipei
Taiwan
Operated by
Line(s)
ConnectionsBus stop
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
History
Opened3 November 2010
Passengers
23,662 daily (2016)[1]
Rank60 out of 109
Services
Preceding station Taipei Metro Following station
Taipei Bridge
towards Huilong
 Zhonghe–Xinlu line Minquan West Road
towards Nanshijiao
Sanchong Elementary School
towards Luzhou
Daqiaotou metro station
Traditional Chinese大橋頭站
Simplified Chinese大桥头站

Station overview

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

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

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

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
Daqiaotou station Entrance 1
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 ← Zhonghe–Xinlu Line toward Luzhou (O50 Sanchong Elementary School)
← Zhonghe–Xinlu Line toward Huilong (O13 Taipei Bridge)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 2 → Zhonghe–Xinlu Line toward Nanshijiao (O11 Minquan West Road) →

Exits
  • 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

References
  1. "Passenger Volume at Taipei Rapid Transit Stations" (PDF). Taipei City Department of Transportation. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "Second Stage of Taipei MRT (Approved MRT Lines)". Department of Rapid Transit Systems, TCG. 2010-03-12. Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
  6. "( O8 ) Daqiao Elementary School". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  7. "Joint Development Project to Promote Urban Renewal at Daqiao Elementary School Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  8. "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.
  9. "Daqiao Elementary School Station Renamed Daqiaotou Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-08-18. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  10. "New Swimming Pool Provides Prelude to Commercial Service of MRT Daqiao Elementary School Station". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2010-07-23.

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