Taipei Metro Rapid-Transit Network, Taiwan
Key Data:
Date Opened
Muzha Line (VAL) 1996, Danshui Line (heavy metro) 1997
Route Length
Wenshan-Neihu Line 25.2km, Danshui Line 23.5km, Zhonghe Line 5.4km, Tucheng Line 5.5km, Banqiao Line 7.2km, Nangang Line 10.8km, Banqiao Line 7.2km, Xiaonanmen Line 1.6km
Extensions Planned
Development of existing routes
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
Eight
Stations
60
Staff
3,000
Passengers Carried/Year
201 million
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle Total
VAL 102, heavy metro 348, C371, C301, C321, C341
Builder
Matra Siemens, Kawasaki, Siemens AG
Max Speed
80km/h (50mph)
Capacity
VAL - 60 seated, 308 standing, heavy metro - 96 seated, 456 standing
Power System:
Voltage
750V
Current
dc
Special Characteristics:
Rapidly-expanding city created demand for urban transport system
Network almost entirely elevated to avoid conflict with busy roads
Large expansion plan in place to extend network
VAL lines fully automatic
Vehicles are rubber-tyred, running on steel guideways
High-density vehicles for wide fluctuations in loadings
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