Line(s) Line 3 (G19) Opened 15 November 2014 | Structure type Underground | |
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Location Songshan, Taipei
Taiwan Operated by Taipei Rapid Transit System Passengers 40,691 daily (2016)
(Ranked 36th of 109) Address 10553, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, 南京東路4段10之1號 Similar Nanjing Fuxing Station, Nanjing Sanmin Station, Songjiang Nanjing Station, Beimen Station, Taipei Arena | ||
Taipei metro announcement taipei arena station
The Taipei Metro Taipei Arena Station is a station on the Songshan Line located in Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. The station opened on November 15, 2014.
Contents
- Taipei metro announcement taipei arena station
- Station overview
- Construction
- Public Art
- Around the station
- References
Station overview
This three-level, underground station has an island platform. It is located beneath Nanjing East Rd. to the west of Beining Rd. It opened in November 2014 with the opening of the Songshan Line.
Originally, the station was to be named "Taipei Stadium Station". However, the area was renamed to "Taipei City Sports Park", no longer using the original station name. Thus, on July 22, 2011, the Department of Rapid Transit Systems announced that the station would be renamed to Taipei Arena Station, using Taipei Arena to signify the park.
Construction
Excavation depth for this station is around 26 m (85 ft). It is 219 m (719 ft) in length and 21 m (69 ft) wide. It has five exits, two vent shafts, and two accessibility elevators.
Public Art
The theme for this station is "Energy, Movement, Light, Tracks". The design aims to reflect the station's liveliness, spirit, and power. It has public art designs.