Shiqinan Station (Chinese: 石碁南站; Cantonese Yale: Sékgēinǎam Zaahm) is a station of Line 3 of the Guangzhou Metro. It started operations on November 1, 2024, along with the rest of the eastern extension of Line 3.[1] It is located at the underground of the junction of Yayun Boulevard[2] and Zhufen Road,[3] in Shiqi, Panyu District, Guangzhou. The station has a middle track used for train dispatches from and withdrawals to the nearby Guangzhou New Town Depot.[4][5]

Shiqinan

石碁南
Guangzhou Metro
Platform 1 (towards Haibang)
Chinese name
Chinese石碁南站
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinShíqínán Zhàn
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationSék Gēi Nǎam
JyutpingSek6gei1naam4 Zaam6
General information
LocationIntersection of Yayun Boulevard (亚运大道) and Zhufen Road (朱份路), Shiqi
Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
China
Operated byGuangzhou Metro Co. Ltd.
Line(s)     Line 3
Platforms4 (2 island platforms)
Tracks3
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station code301-2
History
Opened1 November 2024; 13 days ago (2024-11-01)
Services
Preceding station Guangzhou Metro Following station
Haichong Lu
towards Haibang
Line 3 Bangjiang
towards Airport North (Terminal 2) or Tianhe Coach Terminal

History

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The station first appeared in the 2003 plan of Guangzhou Urban Rail Transit Plan, when Line 3 planned to travel from Panyu Square to the east to Guangzhou New Town in the direction of Nansha and build a station near Zhufen Road intersection with Yayun (Asian Games) Boulevard on the way. Subsequently, as part of the East Extension of Line 3, the station was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission in late March 2017 and plans were approved in early January 2018.[6]

The construction of the station started on July 31, 2020,[7] and construction of the main enclosure structure was capped in September 2022.[5]

The station was known as Guangzhou New Town West in the planning and construction stage. In June 2023, Guangzhou Metro Group plans to name the station Shiqinan (Shiqi South).[8] During the publicity period, the naming of "Shi Qi Nan" was rarely used by Guangzhou citizens, and some commentators believed that according to the "Naming Rules for Guangzhou Metro Stations", "Qianfeng" was more suitable than "Shi Qi Nan".[9] However, the authorities did not adopt the proposal because the station was far away from Qianfeng Road, and "Shiqinan" was officially approved in October of the same year.[10]

On May 31, 2024, the station completed the transfer of the "three powers".[11] On November 1, 2024, the eastern extension of Line 3 was put into operation, along with the station.[1]

Station layout

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G Street level Exits A-D
L1
Concourse
Lobby Ticket Machines, Customer Service, Shops, Police Station, Safety Facilities
L2
Platforms
Platform 1    3  towards Haibang (Haichong Lu)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
 3  Reserved platform, not in use
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 2  3  towards Tianhe Coach Terminal or Airport North (Bangjiang)  

Exits

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Note: Shiqinan station has 4 exits, but only 2 are in use currently.

Exit letter Gallery Exit location Nearby destinations
A   Yayun Boulevard
B   Yayun Boulevard Qianfeng Road, Shiqinan metro station (Qianfengcun) bus stop
C Unopened
D Unopened
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References

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  1. ^ a b 李佳文 (2024-10-30). "广州地铁三号线东延段11月1日开通" [Guangzhou Metro Line 3 East Extension to open on November 1]. Xin Kuai Bao (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  2. ^ simplified Chinese: 亚运大道; traditional Chinese: 亞運大道; pinyin: Yàyùn Dàdào; Jyutping: Yai1wun3 Daai6dou6; Cantonese Yale: Yāiwǔn Daaihdouh
  3. ^ Chinese: 朱份路; pinyin: Zhūfèn Lù; Jyutping: Jyu1fan2 Lou6; Cantonese Yale: Jyūfán Lou
  4. ^ "广州地铁三号线东延段正式"开门迎客"!". 2024-11-01.
  5. ^ a b 李天研 (2022-09-01). "地铁三号线东延段最大车站封顶" [The largest station on the east extension of Metro Line 3 has been capped]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  6. ^ 李天研 (2018-01-22). "地铁十号线拿到开工纸 将并三号线5个站对角线穿市区" [Metro Line 10 received the construction permit and will merge with Line 3 to run diagonally through the city]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03 – via Sina Corporation.
  7. ^ "令行禁止,使命必达!——广州新城西站开工!" [Orders must be obeyed and missions must be accomplished! - Construction of Guangzhou New Town West Station begins!]. Guangzhou Shield Construction (in Simplified Chinese). 2020-08-01. Archived from the original on 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03 – via Official WeChat Account.
  8. ^ 李佳文 (2023-06-25). "地铁三号线东延段、十一号线车站名称邀您提建议" [Please give us your suggestions on the names of the stations on Metro Line 3 East Extension and Line 11]. Xin Kuai Bao (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  9. ^ 李天研 (2023-07-04). "两条地铁新线站名公示4日晚结束,你更pick哪个?" [The announcement of the station names of the two new subway lines ended on the evening of the 4th. Which one do you prefer?]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  10. ^ 李天研 (2023-11-01). "有望明年开通!地铁3号线东延段站名获批,11号线还要等等" [It is expected to open next year! The station name of the eastern extension of Metro Line 3 has been approved, and Line 11 will have to wait]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  11. ^ 郑慧梓 (2024-06-04). "土建进度99%!广州地铁三号线东延段进入运营调试阶段" [Civil construction progress is 99%! The eastern extension of Guangzhou Metro Line 3 has entered the operation and commissioning stage]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-11-03.