Daqiaotou metro station
Metro station in Taipei, Taiwan
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The Taipei Metro Daqiaotou station (Chinese: 大橋頭站; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Toā-kiô-thâu Chām) is a station on the Zhonghe–Xinlu 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]
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| Traditional Chinese | 大橋頭 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 大桥头 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Big bridge head | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other names | Daqiao Elementary School; 大橋國小 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | B1, No. 223, Minquan W. Rd. Datong, Taipei Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.063277°N 121.512984°E | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Taipei Rapid Transit System | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Line |  Zhonghe–Xinlu line | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Connections | Bus stop | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Station code | O12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 3 November 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,470 daily (December 2024)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 60 out of 109 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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
