Chiayi () is a high-speed rail station in Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan served by Taiwan High Speed Rail.
Overview
The station is elevated, with two side platforms which are connected by an overhead skyway. The station was designed by Fei & Cheng Associates and constructed primarily by Takenaka Corporation. The roof of the station building and the platform are horizontally connected, and an oval-shaped skylight is installed in the center of the station hall. The total floor area is . The building is constructed from steel and reinforced concrete.
History
THSR 2006-11-03: The station opened for service. 2007-01-05: The segment from Banqiao to opened for service. Trains began stopping at the station.
Bus rapid transit 2007-01-05: A temporary bus rapid transit (BRT) line linking the station began service. 2008-01-31: Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) formally opened for service.
Station layout 3FSide platformPlatform 1THSR toward ()Platform 2THSR toward (Tainan)Side platform 2FConnecting levelFaregates, waiting area, nursery Street levelConcourseEntrance/exit, ticketing, automatic ticket machines, restrooms, information deskTourism counter, retail storesParking lot, transfers, taxi stand, drop-off area
HSR services HSR services 203, 295, 1202, (1)3xx, 583, 598, (1)6xx, and 8xx call at this station.
Around the station Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Ping Huang Coffee Museum Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Zhecheng Cultural Park Chiayi County Special Zone Chiayi County Government Suantou Village (Liujiao administrative center) Chiayi County Baseball Stadium Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch National Taiwan College of Physical Education, Chiayi Campus
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