Daqiaotou metro station

Daqiaotou O12 大橋頭
Daqiaotou station platform 2
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	大橋頭
Simplified Chinese	大桥头
Literal meaning	Big bridge head
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Dàqiáotóu Bopomofo ㄉㄚˋ ㄑㄧㄠˊ ㄊㄡˊ Wade–Giles Ta^4-ch'iao^2-t'ou^2 Hakka Pha̍k-fa-sṳ Thai-khièu-thèu Southern Min Hokkien POJ Toā-kiô-thâu Tâi-lô Tuā-kiô-thâu
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)	Zhonghe–Xinlu line
Connections	Bus stop
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Other information
Station code	O12
History
Opened	3 November 2010; 14 years ago (2010-11-03)
Passengers
26,488 daily (December 2020)[1]
Rank	60 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

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

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

• 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

1. "Passenger Volume at Taipei Rapid Transit Stations". Taipei Mass Rapid Transit Co., Ltd. 2021-01-15.
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 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
6. "( O8 ) Daqiao Elementary School". Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 2008-11-19. Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. 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. Archived from the original on 2010-12-11. 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. Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2010-07-23.

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