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Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan reports 36 hurt, extreme rain and winds
Typhoon Bavi battered Taiwan on Saturday with force-12 gusts up to 133 km/h, injuring 36 and forcing evacuation of over 14,000 residents across the island.
2026/07/11 12:12
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Popular Taipei gondola closes for safety maintenance
Maokong Gondola closes for cable trimming April 20-24. Maintenance aims to ensure safety and reliability. Annual shutdown for maintenance is June 8-28. Alternative transport includes buses Brown 15, S10.
2026/04/20 10:52
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Circular Line expansion breaks ground in Taipei’s Neihu
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the groundbreaking for the CF720 section of the Taipei Metro Circular Line Eastern Section. This 13.25-kilometer project will cut travel time from Xiangshan to Taipei Zoo from 26 to 4 minutes, featuring 10 stations and one depot.
2026/04/17 11:21
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TWICE to transform Taipei into themed city this weekend
TWICE transforms Taipei into a themed city with concerts at Taipei Dome from March 20-22. Enjoy dance challenges, themed metro rides, and exclusive photo spots.
2026/03/16 11:20
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Historic trails near Taipei metro stations draw outdoor fans
Taipei offers metro-accessible hiking trails. Hushan Trail is family-friendly with a vintage bridge. Tiaomi Trail features Qing-era history and Taipei 101 views. Mangrove Trail showcases diverse wetland ecosystems.
2026/02/27 18:00
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Taipei mayor launches 15-day safety project for holidays
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an launched a 15-day safety project for the Lunar New Year, focusing on public safety and traffic. The initiative follows a metro arson incident.
2026/02/10 11:17
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Panic erupts after Taiwan drill alert fails to mention drill
Taipei and New Taipei conducted a joint live attacker drill at metro stations, causing confusion due to a misleading alert. Officials vow to improve communication.
2026/02/05 16:55
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New Taipei City launches transit security brigade unit
New Taipei City enhances MRT security with the launch of the Rapid Transit Brigade. Mayor Hou appoints Liao Kuo-an as captain, focusing on safety after a recent attack.
2026/01/14 16:44
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MRT stations offer perfume sprays for NT$20 to NT$50
Taipei Metro introduces perfume vending machines at key MRT stations, offering convenient fragrance options for commuters on the go.
2026/01/14 15:52
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Architect Kris Yao to design Nvidia headquarters in Taipei
Taipei Vice Mayor Lee Shu-chuan announced Nvidia’s new overseas HQ in Taipei, designed by Kris Yao. The investment proposal is due mid-Jan. with urban planning set for Jan. 26.
2026/01/07 20:00
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Only 0.4% of riders tried Taipei Metro’s new QR system
Taipei Metro launched QR code scanning for travel on Jan. 3, with 18,000 users on day one. This aims to boost payment flexibility and reduce cash use.
2026/01/05 11:02
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Taipei rolls out red carpet for K-pop group Babymonster
Korean girl group Babymonster arrives in Taiwan for concerts at Taipei Arena. Fans can explore exclusive photo spots and enjoy themed Taipei Metro rides.
2026/01/02 16:55
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Taipei Metro launches QR code payments on Saturday
Taipei Metro will launch a mobile payment feature on Jan. 3, allowing QR code entry and exit. This modernizes public transit, eliminating the need for physical cards.
2026/01/02 16:33
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New Year celebrations in Taiwan overshadowed by China threat
Taiwan gears up for New Year celebrations with fireworks at Taipei 101, despite China’s military drills. Revelers enjoy extended metro services and festive shopping, while tensions linger.
2025/12/31 17:44
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Taipei positions 27 strike teams for countdown celebration
Taipei deploys 3,014 personnel for New Year’s Eve countdown after Dec. 19 attack. Mayor Chiang inspects security checkpoints near Taipei 101.
2025/12/31 17:01
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Over 1,300 police secure Taipei’s New Year’s Eve
Taipei City will deploy over 1,300 police officers for the 2026 New Year’s Eve event, doubling security forces. Enhanced measures include metal detectors and mobile teams.
2025/12/30 14:18
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Taiwan tests location-based alerts amid privacy fears
Taipei tests cell broadcast alert system during security drill, sending messages within 0.5-km radius and raising privacy concerns about tracking.
2025/12/26 18:28
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Taipei conducts drill simulating metro knife, fire attacks
Taipei conducts high-intensity security drill at City Hall Metro Station, simulating Molotov cocktail and knife attacks one week after deadly assault.
2025/12/26 15:52
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Taipei Metro passenger injured as angry man smashes window
A disturbance at Beimen Station on Dec. 25 led to panic after a man struck a train window. Taipei Metro responded swiftly, ensuring passenger safety. A security drill is set for Dec. 26 at Taipei City Hall Station, involving simulated attacks to enhance safety measures.
2025/12/26 10:36
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Taiwan to update safety guidelines after metro attack
Taiwan’s Interior Minister Hsu Shih-fang plans to update national safety guidelines online after a recent attack. The guidelines will cover responses to violent and terror incidents. A high-intensity drill is set for Dec. 26 in Taipei.
2025/12/24 13:00
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Free therapy offered after metro attack leaves city reeling
Taipei’s health department launched a psychological support initiative at Zhongshan MRT Station after a knife attack. The "Peace of Mind Care Station" offers consultations and referrals.
2025/12/23 17:28
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Metro attacker had NT$39 in bank before Taipei MRT rampage
Authorities in Taipei investigate Chang Wen’s financial distress after his deadly metro attack. Discover insights into his financial history and motives.
2025/12/22 16:47
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Metro police intensify patrols after bomb threat in Taipei
Taipei authorities increased security on Dec. 22 after a bomb threat targeted the metro. Police and metro staff intensified patrols to ensure passenger safety.
2025/12/22 14:56
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Public mourns victims of deadly Taipei knife rampage
Mourners placed flowers and messages at sites where a knife-wielding attacker killed four and injured 11 in Taipei on Friday evening. Police increased patrols with protective shields while Eslite Nanxi Store closed to allow staff recovery. Chang Wen, 27, used smoke bombs and a long knife in attacks at Taipei Main Station, Zhongshan Station and Nanjing West Road before dying in a fall while surrounded by police. Investigators have not determined if the attacks were random or premeditated.
2025/12/20 12:52
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What we know: Knife attack kills three at Taipei metro
A knife-wielding man killed three people and injured five others in a random attack across two Taipei metro stations Friday before falling to his death. Chang Wen, 27, threw smoke grenades and Molotov cocktails at Taipei Main Station before attacking people at Zhongshan Station. Authorities deployed 200 police officers across the transit system following the rampage.
2025/12/19 23:46