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werico · March 21st, 2010, 08:32 AM

werico · March 21st, 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knuddel Knutsch

Do you have pictures of the rail station?

sorry, the rail station is not open yet...not until July...more patience pls

werico · March 21st, 2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlosBlueDragon

the new high speed from Pudong Airport is far to Hongqiao Airport by CRH??
have or not yet??

there'll be a 30 plus-kilometer maglev line connecting Pudong and Hongqiao airports in the future, not high-speed railway...

***hkskyline*** · March 21st, 2010, 07:17 PM

New terminal's observation deck shuts public out
19 March 2010
Shanghai Daily

CHEN Meifang, 65, was disappointed to see the "under construction" sign blocking the entrance of the Hongqiao airport's new observation deck, a highlight of the new terminal that is supposed to provide a spectacular view of the runway.

Chen was with other four old friends who came all the way via Metro Line 2 to Terminal 2 of the Hongqiao International Airport, to see planes take off and land at close hand for the first time in their lives.

They saw the planes - but behind a large pane of glass.

"It's really a pity that we can not go a step further," said Chen.

Only two days ago, when the new terminal opened, crowds including dozens of newspaper photographers jammed on the deck to feast their eyes.

The deck, 60 meters long and 8 meters wide one floor above T2's departure floor, was touted as a great vantage point for people to see their friends' or relatives' planes take off.

But the site is now locked, and the reasons aren't clear. Officials said the deck's decor wasn't finished, but some observers speculated the problem was safety; although there is a fence around the deck, people can still throw objects onto the apron if they wanted to.

An airport spokeswoman said yesterday that the platform was closed soon after the first-day operation. She said the interior decoration of the observation deck's lobby would last "a couple of days." But she did not say when the deck would reopen to the public and to what extent.

That the new terminal is not completely finished - there aren't enough guide signs, for instance - had some people asking why it was opened in such a rush.

Chen said there was no signboard to show the exact location of the observation deck.

"I got lost at the terminal," Chen said. She asked at least three volunteers to find the way.

The way to the transfer to Metro Line 2 is not clear with few guiding signs, passengers said.

With the deck closed, many visitors snuck into a canteen next door. It's for airport staff only. It, too, offers a sweeping view of the apron.

"Oh, here they come again," said a worker when he saw Chen and her friends swarm into the canteen.

Scion · March 21st, 2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werico

sorry, the rail station is not open yet...not until July...more patience pls

Any recent aerial/above/overall shots of the rail hub? Google Earth's pic is almost one year old but the blue print itself looks awesome.

werico · March 22nd, 2010, 07:37 AM

found some recent pics of the rail part and the surroundings

werico · March 22nd, 2010, 07:42 AM

zergcerebrates · March 23rd, 2010, 09:56 AM

This project is so much more bigger than Pudongs.

GreenPeas · March 23rd, 2010, 11:30 AM

the coolest transit hub in the world!

Knuddel Knutsch · March 23rd, 2010, 01:00 PM

AWESOME

thanks WERICO

maldini · March 24th, 2010, 03:49 AM

Is this bigger than Pudong T1 and T2 combined? What are the capacities of this airport?

werico · March 25th, 2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maldini

Is this bigger than Pudong T1 and T2 combined? What are the capacities of this airport?

no, it's not bigger than Pudong T1 and T2 combined...the Hongqiao T2's capacity is 40 million passengers per year

c00lridge · March 25th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werico

with all these lanes, I would be lost if I have to drive there.

foxmulder · March 26th, 2010, 03:06 AM

Thanks a lot werico. Great update..

maldini · May 28th, 2010, 01:12 AM

Why didn't they make the support pylons broader to support the horizontal beams?

Knuddel Knutsch · May 28th, 2010, 04:01 PM

Do we have new pix on this one? plzzzz

werico · May 31st, 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knuddel Knutsch

Do we have new pix on this one? plzzzz

There are some updates of the rail station on the following website:
http://club.metrofans.sh.cn/thread-118731-1-1.html

It doesn't support external photo linkage, and i'm too lazy to upload all the pics...so pls see for yourself

Knuddel Knutsch · May 31st, 2010, 11:55 AM

thx

Severiano · June 17th, 2010, 09:13 AM

I was at the Hongqiao airport the other day and the train station stretches out very far. This has to be bigger than Beijing South. Im not sure its just how it looks to me at street level

BarbaricManchurian · June 19th, 2010, 07:16 PM

Which day will it open? And will the subway station be open too? I'm going to SH soon, would really like to know

March 21st, 2010, 07:17 PM	#204
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,053 Likes (Received): 831	New terminal's observation deck shuts public out 19 March 2010 Shanghai Daily CHEN Meifang, 65, was disappointed to see the "under construction" sign blocking the entrance of the Hongqiao airport's new observation deck, a highlight of the new terminal that is supposed to provide a spectacular view of the runway. Chen was with other four old friends who came all the way via Metro Line 2 to Terminal 2 of the Hongqiao International Airport, to see planes take off and land at close hand for the first time in their lives. They saw the planes - but behind a large pane of glass. "It's really a pity that we can not go a step further," said Chen. Only two days ago, when the new terminal opened, crowds including dozens of newspaper photographers jammed on the deck to feast their eyes. The deck, 60 meters long and 8 meters wide one floor above T2's departure floor, was touted as a great vantage point for people to see their friends' or relatives' planes take off. But the site is now locked, and the reasons aren't clear. Officials said the deck's decor wasn't finished, but some observers speculated the problem was safety; although there is a fence around the deck, people can still throw objects onto the apron if they wanted to. An airport spokeswoman said yesterday that the platform was closed soon after the first-day operation. She said the interior decoration of the observation deck's lobby would last "a couple of days." But she did not say when the deck would reopen to the public and to what extent. That the new terminal is not completely finished - there aren't enough guide signs, for instance - had some people asking why it was opened in such a rush. Chen said there was no signboard to show the exact location of the observation deck. "I got lost at the terminal," Chen said. She asked at least three volunteers to find the way. The way to the transfer to Metro Line 2 is not clear with few guiding signs, passengers said. With the deck closed, many visitors snuck into a canteen next door. It's for airport staff only. It, too, offers a sweeping view of the apron. "Oh, here they come again," said a worker when he saw Chen and her friends swarm into the canteen. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

March 23rd, 2010, 01:00 PM	#210
Knuddel Knutsch ****** Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 337 Likes (Received): 28	AWESOME thanks WERICO __________________ Sub des Tages

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BarbaricManchurian future of the world Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 天津 Tianjin Posts: 3,556 Likes (Received): 179	Which day will it open? And will the subway station be open too? I'm going to SH soon, would really like to know __________________ TIANJIN PROJECTS \| Under Construction: Goldin Finance 117 - 597.00m \| Four Seasons Tower - 339.00m \| Yujiapu Administrative Services Center - 299.45m \| Powerlong Center - 289.00m \| Bohai Bank Tower - 270.00m \| 5 Taian Dao - 253.40m

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March 22nd, 2010, 07:37 AM	#206
werico Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 116 Likes (Received): 1	found some recent pics of the rail part and the surroundings

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March 23rd, 2010, 09:56 AM	#208
zergcerebrates Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Guam,Los Angeles Posts: 2,318 Likes (Received): 0	This project is so much more bigger than Pudongs.

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GreenPeas BANNED Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Miguel, Manila Posts: 219 Likes (Received): 0	the coolest transit hub in the world!

March 24th, 2010, 03:49 AM	#211
maldini Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 673 Likes (Received): 15	Is this bigger than Pudong T1 and T2 combined? What are the capacities of this airport?

March 26th, 2010, 03:06 AM	#214
foxmulder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,503 Likes (Received): 18	Thanks a lot werico. Great update..

May 28th, 2010, 01:12 AM	#215
maldini Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 673 Likes (Received): 15	Why didn't they make the support pylons broader to support the horizontal beams?

June 17th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#219
Severiano 高賽飛 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, 上海 Posts: 932 Likes (Received): 32	I was at the Hongqiao airport the other day and the train station stretches out very far. This has to be bigger than Beijing South. Im not sure its just how it looks to me at street level

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