Zhujiajiao station explained

Zhujiajiao
Native Name:朱家角
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Symbol Location:shanghai
Symbol:metro
Address:Zhufeng Highway and Huqingping Highway, Zhujiajiao, Qingpu District, Shanghai
Country:China
Map Type:China Shanghai
Coordinates:31.1025°N 121.0445°W
Operator:Shanghai No. 2 Metro Operation Co. Ltd.
Platforms:2 (1 island platform)
Structure:Elevated
Accessible:Yes
Tracks:2
Opened:30 December 2017

Zhujiajiao is a Shanghai Metro station in Shanghai's Qingpu District. Located at the intersection of Zhufeng Highway and Huqingping Highway, the station is named after the nearby Zhujiajiao town, an ancient canal town and major tourist attraction in Shanghai. The station is served by Line 17 trains and is situated between and, the western terminus of the line. It opened with the rest of Line 17 on 30 December 2017. However, despite being named after Zhujiajiao, the station is located about 1.5km (00.9miles) away from the Zhujiajiao water town and tourist area.

History

The station opened for passenger trial operations on 30 December 2017, concurrent with the opening of the rest of Line 17.[1]

Description

The station is located at the southwest corner of Zhufeng Highway and Huqingping Highway, in the Qingpu District of Shanghai. An elevated structure, the concourse level is connected by three entrances, two of which descend to street level on the south side of Huqingping Highway, and another which connects to the north side of the roadway via a pedestrian footbridge. Above the concourse level is the platform level, which consists of a single island platform. Toilets are located at the west end of the platform, within the fare-paid zone.

Like all stations on Line 17, Zhujiajiao station is fully accessible. The station is served by three elevators. Two elevators connect the street level to the concourse, from both the north and south sides of the street, near Exits 1 and 2 respectively. A third elevator connects the concourse to the platform within the fare-paid zone.[2]

Exits

The station has three operational exits:

Metro infrastructure in the vicinity

To the west of the station is the Zhujiajiao rail yard, which serves as a storage yard for trains on Line 17.[3]

Nearby landmarks

The station is named after Zhujiajiao, an ancient town famous for its canals and a popular tourist destination. However, the station is located about 1.5km (00.9miles) away from the actual tourist site.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soft Operation of Line 17 (Hongqiao Railway Station – Oriental Land), Phase 3 Project of Line 9 (Mid Yanggao Road - Caolu) on Dec. 30, 2017. Shanghai Metro. Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd.. 2017-12-29. 2017-12-29.
  2. Web site: http://service.shmetro.com/czxx/index.htm?id=1732&stationname=%E6%9C%B1%E5%AE%B6%E8%A7%92. zh:车站信息. zh. 2017-12-31. Shanghai Metro. Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd..
  3. Web site: http://sh.eastday.com/m/20141202/u1ai8472443.html. zh:青浦将通17号线 快速通勤换2、10号线. Eastday. Li. Xin. 2014-12-02. 2017-12-31. zh.
  4. Web site: 6339号-6359号 Hu Qing Ping Gong Lu, Qingpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China to 170 Xin Feng Lu, Qingpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China - Google Maps. 2017-12-31. Google Maps.