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Guting Station
Guting (, formerly transliterated as Kuting Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. The defunct Hsintien line also had a station of the same name. However, its location is not the same as the current station. Station overview The station is a three-level, underground structure with two island platforms and nine exits. The two platforms are stacked, allowing for cross-platform interchange between the Songshan–Xindian line and the Zhonghe–Xinlu line. Public art at the station is titled "Chance of Meeting" and features 12 face masks representing contrasts such as day and night, noisy and quiet, time and space, etc. It was selected by international competition and cost NT$4,999,000. Public art The station is home to several public art pieces. By the escalators connecting the two platform levels, a Medium titled "Enterprise" displays a holographic flight trajectory of a Small and Medium Enterprise Administration. Along some of the entranc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Metro
Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), branded as Metro Taipei, is a rapid transit system serving the areas of Taipei and New Taipei in Taiwan, operated by the government-owned Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, which also operates the Maokong Gondola. Taipei Metro was the first metro system ever built in Taiwan. The initial network was approved for construction in 1986 and work began two years later. It began operations on March 28, 1996, and by 2000, 62 stations were in service across three main lines. Over the next nine years, the number of passengers had increased by 70%. Since 2008, the network has expanded to 131 stations and the passenger count has grown by another 66%. The system has been praised by locals for its effectiveness in relieving growing traffic congestion in Taipei and its surrounding satellite towns, with over two million trips made daily. History Proposal and construction The idea of constructing the Taipei Metro was first put forth at a press conference on 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Platform
An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular on twin-track routes due to pragmatic and cost reasons. They are also useful within larger stations where local and express services for the same direction of travel can be provided from opposite sides of the same platform thereby simplifying transfers between the two tracks. An alternative arrangement is to position side platforms on either side of the tracks. The historical use of island platforms depends greatly upon the location. In the United Kingdom the use of island platforms is relatively common when the railway line is in a cutting or raised on an embankment, as this makes it easier to provide access to the platform without walking across the tracks. Advantages and tradeoffs Island platforms are necessary for any station with many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Railway Stations In Taiwan
There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in detail. There are five rapid transit systems in Taiwan: * Taipei Metro, opened in March 1996, serves the core of Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area. * Kaohsiung Metro, opened in March 2008, serves the core of Kaohsiung metropolitan area. * Taoyuan Metro, opened in March 2017, connects the cores of Taipei and Taoyuan with Taoyuan International Airport. * New Taipei Metro, opened in December 2018, serves the Danhai New Town. * Taichung Metro, opened in April 2021, serves the core of Taichung–Changhua metropolitan area. The Alishan Forest Railway is currently administered by Forestry Bureau as a heritage railway for tourists in Alishan National Scenic Area. File:ROC Taiwan Railways Administration Logo.svg, Taiwan Railways File:Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thome Courtyard
The Thome Courtyard () is an art center in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The art center used to be one of the student dormitory of National Taiwan University and residence of philosopher Thome H. Fang (). The building was then renovated at a cost of NT$40 million. It was then opened to the public in November 2022. Architecture The art center is a Japanese architecture-style of building. It features a Japanese dry garden on the outside of the building. Transportation The art center is accessible within walking distance west of Guring Station of Taipei Metro Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), branded as Metro Taipei, is a rapid transit system serving the areas of Taipei and New Taipei in Taiwan, operated by the government-owned Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, which also operates the Maokong Gondo .... See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links * 2022 establishments in Taiwan Art centers in Taipei Residential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Academy Of Banking And Finance
The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF; ) is a non-profit organization, advised by Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan. It is a pioneer in Taiwan for research, training, proficiency testing, and publication services for banking professionals. Currently, Dr. Jain-Rong Su is the chairman and Dr. Hank C.C. HUANG is the president in TABF. History In May of 2000 TABF was officially established through the merger of the Banking Institute of the Republic of China (BIROC) and the Banking and Finance Institute (BFI). Organizational structures * Financial Research Institute * Training and Development Institute * Overseas Business Institute * Proficiency Testing Institute * Publication and Communication Institute * Customer Service Center * Administration Department * Information Technology Department Services * Financial Research: To provide policy suggestions to financial regulatory authorities, and illustrate a vision for both the government as well as financial s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU; ), or ''Shīdà'' is an institution of higher education and normal school operating out of three campuses in Taipei, Taiwan. NTNU is the leading research institute in such disciplines as Education and Linguistics in Taiwan. NTNU was internationally ranked 331st in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, 601-800th in the 2021 ''Times Higher Education World University Rankings'' and 900–1000th in the 2020 ''Academic Ranking of World Universities''. NTNU is widely recognized as one of Taiwan's comprehensive and elite higher education institutions with the most international exposure. NTNU is affiliated with National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology as part of the National Taiwan University System. NTNU is an official member of AAPBS. A number of Taiwan's leading artists, authors, educators, musicologists, linguists, painters, philologists, poets, sinologists and many researchers have passed thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leputing
The Leputing () is a restaurant in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The restaurant building used to be the dormitory used by the officials of Forestry Bureau of the Japanese government constructed in the 1920s. In 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government appointed Lead Jade Life & Culture to manage the abandoned building. Restoration works then commenced for 1.5 years. Architecture The 1-story restaurant building was constructed with Nishikicho Japanese-style architecture. It spreads over an area of 600 m2. Transportation The restaurant is accessible within walking distance north from Guting Station of Taipei Metro. See also * Taiwanese cuisine Taiwanese cuisine (, Bopomofo:ㄊㄞˊㄨㄢˉㄌㄧㄠˋㄌㄧˇ, or , Bopomofo:ㄊㄞˊㄨㄢˉㄘㄞˋ) has several variations. The earliest known cuisines of Taiwan are that of the Taiwanese indigenous peoples. Over hundred years of histor ... References External links * Building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingxi Metro Station
Dingxi (, formerly transliterated as Tinghsi Station until 2003) is a metro station in New Taipei, Taiwan served by the Taipei Metro. Station overview This two-level, underground station has an island platform and two exits. The area above ground is currently being changed into a new lion-grade building. History The station got its current name on 27 February 2011. This was the result of a reorganization on 25 December 2010, when the territory was incorporated into New Taipei New Taipei City is a special municipality located in northern Taiwan. The city is home to an estimated population of 3,974,683 as of 2022, making it the most populous city of Taiwan, and also the second largest special municipality by area, b .... Service began with the opening of the Zhonghe Line. Another accessibility elevator was opened at exit 1; it was completed after a year of construction. Station layout Exits *Exit 1: Yonghe Rd. Sec. 2 and Zhongxing St. *Exit 2: Yonghe Rd. Sec. 2 and Wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanshijiao Metro Station
Nanshijiao (, formerly transliterated as Nanshih Chiao Station until 2003) is a metro station in New Taipei, Taiwan served by the Taipei Metro. It is built on the site of the old Zhonghe Railway Station, which ceased operations in 1990. Station overview This four-level, underground station has an island platform and four exits. The area above ground is currently being developed into a new high-rise building. The Taipei Metro Zhonghe Depot is located on the southeast side of the station. Public Art Art in this station has a theme of "Youth Melody" and cost NT$4,999,000. It includes numerous pieces of colorful public art Public art is art in any media whose form, function and meaning are created for the general public through a public process. It is a specific art genre with its own professional and critical discourse. Public art is visually and physically acce ... created by local artist Jun Lai and was completed on 30 November 1998. Consisting of 12 sculptures (3 hung from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipower Building Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Taipower Building station is a station on the Xindian Line located on the border in Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview The two-level, underground station has an island platform and five exits. Some trains from Songshan terminate here and reenter service by utilizing the pocket track south of the station. History During initial planning in 1980, the station was to be named Sanzong (三總), after the Tri-Service General Hospital which has since relocated to Neihu. Station layout Songshan–Xindian line trains terminate here during non-rush hours. Around the station * Taipei Cultural Mosque * Shida Park * Taipei Hakka Cultural Park See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References 1999 establishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xindian Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Xindian station (formerly transliterated as Hsintien Station until 2003) is the southern terminus of the Songshan–Xindian line located in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview This one-level, underground station, has an island platform and one exit. It is the southernmost station of the Taipei MRT until Dingpu station was completed. Public Art Art for the station is titled "Heaven, Earth, and Man" and features many sculptures around the entrances. Designed by Takashi Tanabe, it was selected through open competition and cost NT$ The New Taiwan dollar (code: TWD; symbol: NT$, also abbreviated as NT) is the official currency of Taiwan. The New Taiwan dollar has been the currency of Taiwan since 1949, when it replaced the Old Taiwan dollar, at a rate of 40,000 old dollar ...6,700,000. Station layout References Railway stations opened in 1999 1999 establishments in Taiwan Songshan–Xindian line stations {{Taiwan-metro- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
