Daqiaotou metro station explained

Daqiaotou
Native Name:O12 大橋頭
Native Name Lang:zh-TW
Mlanguage:
T:大橋頭
S:大桥头
L:Big bridge head
P:Dàqiáotóu
W:Ta4-ch'iao2-t'ou2
Bpmf:ㄉㄚˋ ㄑㄧㄠˊ ㄊㄡˊ
Poj:Toā-kiô-thâu
Tl:Tuā-kiô-thâu
Phfs:Thai-khièu-thèu
Symbol Location:tw
Symbol:trts
Other Name:Daqiao Elementary School;
Address:B1, No. 223, Minquan W. Rd.
Borough:Datong, Taipei
Country:Taiwan
Operator:Taipei Rapid Transit System
Connections:Bus stop
Structure:Underground
Code:O12
Pass Rank:60 out of 109

The Taipei Metro Daqiaotou station 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.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3] [4]

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. Thus, in October 2007, it was announced that a new station would be added - Daqiao Elementary School Station.[5] Shortly before the opening of the line, the station name was changed to Daqiaotou station to reflect the station's historical significance.[6] [7]

Design

The station has a light roof, glass curtain walls, and an arc ceiling. 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.

Construction

Excavation depth for this station is 32 meters deep. It is 158 meters in length and 19.85 meters wide.[8] 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.[9] The historic gate has since been moved back to its original position, and new swimming and play facilities have been constructed.

Station layout

Street LevelEntrance/ExitEntrance/Exit
B2Concoursewidth=440 valign=topLobby, information desk, automatic ticket dispensing machines, one-way faregates
Restrooms (Inside fare zone, outside fare zone near exit 1)
B4Platform 1Zhonghe–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

Around the station

References

25.0633°N 121.513°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Third Stage of Taipei MRT (Planned MRT Routes). Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-03-12. 2010-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20110815193819/http://english.dorts.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=205659&ctNode=19582&mp=115002. 2011-08-15. dead.
  2. Web site: 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. 2010-08-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20101112035230/http://www2.dorts.gov.tw/human/artnet/arch_xinzhuang.htm. 2010-11-12. dead.
  3. Web site: Introduction to Xinzhuang MRT Line. Department of Rapid Transis Systems. 2008-03-01. 2010-06-17. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060952/http://www.dorts.gov.tw/public/Attachment/9101511114377.pdf. 2013-09-21.
  4. Web site: Second Stage of Taipei MRT (Approved MRT Lines) . Department of Rapid Transit Systems, TCG . 2010-03-12 . 2010-06-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302213411/http://english.dorts.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=205658&ctNode=19582&mp=115002 . 2012-03-02 . dead .
  5. Web site: Joint Development Project to Promote Urban Renewal at Daqiao Elementary School Station. Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-01. 2010-07-23. 2010-12-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20101211020833/http://www2.dorts.gov.tw/news/newsletter/ns249/rp249_04.htm. dead.
  6. Web site: 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. 2010-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304132245/http://www.dorts.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1225348&ctNode=16447&mp=115001. 2012-03-04. dead.
  7. Web site: Daqiao Elementary School Station Renamed Daqiaotou Station. Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-08-18. 2010-08-21.
  8. Web site: (O8) Daqiao Elementary School. Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-19. 2010-07-23. 2012-03-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20120322155147/http://www2.dorts.gov.tw/english/Network/sta/sta_O8.htm. dead.
  9. Web site: New Swimming Pool Provides Prelude to Commercial Service of MRT Daqiao Elementary School Station. Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2010-05-01. 2010-07-23. 2010-05-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20100510011323/http://www2.dorts.gov.tw/news/newsletter/ns267/rp267_03.html. dead.