Transportation Minister Chen Shikai (middle right) and Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng (middle left) attended the opening ceremony of the Pingzhen Station of the Taiwan Railways. (Photo by reporter Zhou Minhong)
The Taiwan Railways' "Taoyuan Railway Underground" project has newly built a temporary station in Pingzhen. This morning, the "Stand in Pingzhen and set off for the new station" operation and opening ceremony was held. Minister of Transportation Chen Shikai, Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng, Democratic Progressive Party Taoyuan Mayor Candidate Huang Shijie and others. After taking the train from Li Station to the Pingzhen Temporary Station, they jointly unveiled the Pingzhen Station; Chen Shikai said that the permanent station "Pingzhen Underground Station" is expected to be completed and opened in 2033. The establishment of the Pingzhen Temporary Station can provide local transportation needs in advance and assist in the diversion of Zhongli Station.
The Pingzhen Underground Station is a permanent station planned to be added in the "Underground Construction Plan of the Taoyuan Section of the Metropolis Rapid Transit of the Taiwan Railways" and is expected to be opened to traffic in 2033. In order to meet the needs of mass transportation, the Executive Yuan approved on August 3, 2020, the "Additional Station of the Taiwan Railways" "Temporary Station Construction Design Drawing" is expected to provide travel services before the completion of the underground project; Pingzhen Station is equipped with two quay-wall platforms. The design is based on the principles of lightness, simplicity and transparency, and is equipped with large-area lighting glass in the corridor to create a bright waiting space.
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Chen Shikai said that the local government has been looking forward to having Pingzhen Station for about 20 years. The opening of the temporary station hopes that residents will not have to wait another six years, "making the dream of Pingzhen Station come true early." The temporary station project must be carried out without interrupting railway operations. In addition to preserving cultural heritage sites , it is also very difficult to install a 54-meter-deep bridge pier. Once the temporary station is opened, it is expected to greatly improve the convenience of traveling to and from Taoyuan and Taipei. It can also help divert the flow of people at Zhongli Station, which has a daily flow of up to 49,000 people, and reduce inconveniences such as crowded trains.
"The cross-station overpass has not yet been extended to the rear station, and we are still coordinating with the landowner. We hope that the landing site of the cross-station overpass can be approved as soon as possible." Zhang Shanzheng said that in addition to the two "Tao Minibus" routes that have been planned to connect to the front station, there are also 17 bus routes adjacent to Zhongfeng Road, which can be transferred on foot; Taoyuan Express The feasibility report of the Yunju Line will be reported to the central government before the end of the year. One of the stations is near the Pingzhen temporary station and will be connected to the Pingzhen underground station in the future. Combined with the overall development plan of the agricultural area south of Pingzhen High School, it is expected to become the administrative and artistic center of Nantaoyuan, and the overall development highlight of Pingzhen District.
Huang Shijie said that after the central government and Zheng Wencan Municipal Government eliminated project restrictions, Pingzhen Station determined the site of Xinfu 1st Street and promoted the temporary station first, hoping to fill the commuting gap of Pingzhen people before the permanent underground railway station is completed. The Pingzhen temporary station plan is as early as 2020 It was approved by the Executive Yuan in 2021, and related projects will be started one after another in 2021. The opening of Pingzhen Station is the cumulative result of the cooperation between the central and local governments. It not only adds an additional station, but also represents that Pingzhen has officially entered a new commuting era. In the future, he will also cooperate with the central government to allow Pingzhen to continue to develop.
The Pingzhen Station of the Taiwan Railways is open to traffic, attracting many people to come and take the train. (Photo by reporter Zhou Minhong)
Taiwan Railway's Pingzhen Station is now open to traffic. (Photo by reporter Zhou Minhong)
Taiwan Railway's Pingzhen Station is now open to traffic. (Photo by reporter Zhou Minhong)
