History
- September 24, 2004: Xiaobitan Line opens for free trials.
- September 29, 2004: Xiaobitan Line begins revenue service.
- July 22, 2006: A three-car train set built especially for the Xiaobitan Branch Line begins operations.
- October 6, 2007: Due to strong winds from Hurricane Krosa, service was temporarily suspended from 3:30 PM.
When the line first opened, some people complained about noise problems. Thus, sound-muffling walls were built along the tracks coming into the station.
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