Barra station explained

Barra
Name Lang:pt
Native Name:媽閣
Native Name Lang:zh
Code:ST12
Operator:MTR (Macau)
Structure:Underground
Platforms:2 side platforms
Address:Avenida Panorâmica Do Lago Sai Van
Borough:São Lourenço
Country:Macau
Coordinates:22.1834°N 113.5298°W

Barra station (Chinese: |t=媽閣站; Portuguese: Estação de Barra) is the terminus of Taipa line of the Macau Light Rapid Transit, named after the area where A-Ma Temple is located. The first station in Macau Peninsula, Barra station opened on 8 December 2023 and connects the Taipa section of the line via Sai Van Bridge.

History

As the structure of the Barra station depends on the alignment of the peninsula section of light rail transit, it did not come into service with other Taipa line stations in 2019.[1] [2]

After considering the technological requirements and the potential visual impact on the heritage site,[3] the 2009 proposal of LRT suggested expanding Barra station, while the station structure and tracks between the station and Praia Grande would be both underground.[4] The design of the adjacent public transport interchange finished in March 2011 and public consultation began afterwards.[5] The construction work of the interchange commenced in January 2015.[6]

The building of the station started in November 2017,[7] [8] and was completed in March 2023,[9] in line with expectation.[10] The public transport interchange had opened earlier in last December as bus terminus and public car park.[11]

The station opened on 8 December 2023. Dozens of railfans waited overnight for the first train that runs across the harbour between peninsula and Taipa.[12]

Station layout

Barra station is the first in the system that got its own calligraphy design and platform screen doors.

Two side platforms were on the basement level. Ticket hall is located between platform and ground level, while most of the exits are on the ground floor, except one that allows seamless access to the bus terminus from platform 1.[13] Passengers may also enjoy the view of Zhuhai from the roof garden.[14] [15]

Usage

This is one of the most popular stations as it connects Macau Peninsula and Taipa, especially on weekends and during public holiday.[16] Crowd control measures may be implemented if large-scale ceremonies were held in Macau.[17]

Future development

Under current planning, Barra station would serve as an interchange between Taipa line and West line that connects Portas do Cerco and Barra.[18] The construction of Macau Peninsula line, initially planned to start from Barra station, had abandoned due to disputes on route alignment.[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2014-01-19 . 輕軌澳門段添變數 氹仔接媽閣惹關注 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140122190216/http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2014-01/19/content_871869.htm . 2014-01-22 . Macao Daily News.
  2. News: 2014-04-12 . 議員支持城市日馬路方案 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413132450/http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2014-04/12/content_893947.htm . 2014-04-13 . Macao Daily News.
  3. News: 2010-03-23 . 輕軌系統方案經綜合考慮 . Government of Macau SAR.
  4. News: 2009-10-19 . 配合服務定位及運量提升　運建辦提輕軌興建方案 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325150121/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/72833/ . 2023-03-25 . Government of Macau SAR .
  5. News: 2011-03-12 . 媽閣交通樞紐多方連接－匯通南北、接連東西 (資料來源: 媽閣交通樞紐規劃協調小組) . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005193330/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/92579/ . 2022-10-05 . Government of Macau SAR .
  6. News: 2022-01-26 . 媽閣交通樞紐已完工 建設辦：將適度開放部分設施 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930051556/http://www.chengpou.com.mo/dailynews/208770.html . 2022-09-30 . 2022-09-30 . 正報.
  7. News: 2017-11-09 . 媽閣站前期工程週一動工 . Government of Macau SAR .
  8. News: 2017-11-10 . 媽閣站前期工程週一動工 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325071836/http://www.chengpou.com.mo/dailynews/131980.html . 2023-03-25 . 2023-03-25 . 正報.
  9. News: 2023-03-01 . 輕軌媽閣站主體建造工程完工 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230302055218/https://www.exmoo.com/article/215756.html . 2023-03-02 . 2023-03-01 . 力報.
  10. News: 2017-11-10 . 媽閣站前期工程週一動工 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325071836/http://www.chengpou.com.mo/dailynews/131980.html . 2023-03-25 . 2023-03-25 . 正報.
  11. News: 2022-05-12 . 媽閣交通樞紐吸引市民打卡 意見盼完善無障礙設施配套 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230304131446/https://www.exmoo.com/article/211313.html . 2023-03-04 . 2023-03-04 . 力報.
  12. Web site: 2023-12-09 . 【Emily】澳門媽閣站通車 香港鐵路迷排頭位 . 2024-03-15 . Ming Pao . zh-hant.
  13. News: 2023-12-09 . 輕軌接通澳氹媽閣站首日打卡熱 增出行選擇發揮集運作用　冀帶動更多人流進入社區 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211101945/https://www.shimindaily.net/v1/news/macau/%E8%BC%95%E8%BB%8C%E6%8E%A5%E9%80%9A%E6%BE%B3%E6%B0%B9%E5%AA%BD%E9%96%A3%E7%AB%99%E9%A6%96%E6%97%A5%E6%89%93%E5%8D%A1%E7%86%B1%E3%80%80%E5%A2%9E%E5%87%BA%E8%A1%8C%E9%81%B8%E6%93%87%E7%99%BC%E6%8F%AE/ . 2023-12-11 . 2023-12-11 . Shi Min Daily .
  14. News: 2023-12-09 . 風景這邊也好 媽閣站平台花園開放 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209081055/http://www.chengpou.com.mo/dailynews/230228.html . 2023-12-09 . 2023-12-11 . 正報 .
  15. News: 2023-12-10 . 輕軌媽閣站嘗鮮客絡繹不絕 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211102957/https://www.cyberctm.com/zh_TW/news/detail/3050621 . 2023-12-11 . 2023-12-11 . Macao Daily News .
  16. News: 2023-12-27 . 輕軌媽閣站昨人來人往 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231227022922/http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2023-12/27/content_1724629.htm . 2023-12-27 . 2023-12-27 . Macao Daily News .
  17. News: 2023-12-11 . 媽閣輕軌疏導人潮建功 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211104046/https://www.cyberctm.com/zh_TW/news/detail/3050928 . 2023-12-11 . 2023-12-11 . Macao Daily News .
  18. News: 2022-05-25 . 輕軌西線未有詳細規劃 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230102153401/http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2022-05/25/content_1599089.htm . 2023-01-02 . 2023-03-12 . Macao Daily News .
  19. News: 2016-11-28 . 澳門究竟「搞乜軌」 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305053400/http://www.chengpou.com.mo/dailynews/121137.html . 2023-03-05 . 2023-03-12 . .

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