Gangxia North is the largest subway station in Asia.
Gangxia North Hub, with a construction area of about 236, square meters, is the largest single rail transit project in China at present, and also has the comprehensive three-dimensional transportation function of integrating railway, subway, bus and taxi. It is the interchange station of metro lines 2, 1, 11 and 14, and it is connected with Gangxia Station of Line 1 through the underground business district in the southern district of the hub, and is known as the "eye of Shenzhen".
The atrium of Gangxia North Station is designed with a long-span steel structure without columns. Based on the core patio, the ceiling is constructed by using the mathematical principle of Fermat Spiral, which organically combines the static station with the dynamic train, reflecting the cultural characteristics of Shenzhen, which is the first subway station in Asia.
Historical evolution of Gangxia North Subway Station:
1. In October 28, the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China approved the Adjustment Plan of Shenzhen Urban Rapid Rail Transit Construction Plan (25-211), and the east extension line of Shenzhen Metro Line 2 was approved for construction, with Gangxia North Station.
2. On July 7, 217, the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China approved the Fourth Phase Construction Plan of Shenzhen Urban Rail Transit (217-222), and Shenzhen Metro Line 14 was approved for construction, with Gangxia North Station.
3. On June 16th, 222, Gangxia North Station completed the unit project acceptance. On June 25th, due to the need of epidemic prevention and control in COVID-19, the service of Gangxia North Station was suspended, and both sides kept passing through trains. On July 2, Gangxia North Station resumed operation. On August 19th, Gangxia North Station passed the fire inspection. On October 18th, Gangxia North Station completed the "transfer of three powers". On October 28th, Gangxia North Station passed through Shenzhen Metro Line 1, Shenzhen Metro Line 11 and Shenzhen Metro Line 14.
above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gangxia North Station