Taipei Metro 結果共24筆

Explore how New Taipei’s expansive new metro lines aim to transform the cityscape, support urban renewal, and enhance local tourism, despite facing reconstruction challenges post-earthquake.

Discover the efforts to restore New Taipei’s Circular Line after an earthquake: Over NT$400 million allocated for repairs, innovative engineering solutions in progress, and interim shuttle bus services ensuring commuter welfare.

Two buildings collapsed in Hualien after earthquakes shook Taiwan. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged reporting incidents via 119 or 1999. Taipei Metro slowed trains to inspect tracks before resuming normal operations. District offices are checking buildings for damage. Citizens advised to avoid mountains and water due to incoming weather front.

Wowprime Corp. announces the closure of ＂Let’s Duck＂ restaurants in Taipei’s Beixing and Nanshijiao metro station, as part of a strategic adjustment to adapt to changing consumer patterns post-COVID-19. Employees’ rights and benefits remain intact as they transition to other brands within the group.

A transfer bridge on the Wenhu Line at Zhongxiao Fuxing Station of the Taipei Metro experienced a swarm of commuters due to a delayed automated train. The train failed to depart as scheduled, prompting officials to ask the approximately 300 passengers to disembark and board subsequent trains. Regular operations resumed shortly after. The train was moved to a siding, and initial investigations suggest a communication disruption with the vehicle control unit triggered the train’s self-protection mode and caused it to stop. The incident’s cause will be further analyzed after the day’s operations. Social media users reported having to wait for multiple trains at Daan Station and a brief stoppage at Technology Building metro station.

The Taoyuan Airport MRT has reached a significant milestone, with the announcement that the 150 millionth passenger will receive a free yearlong TPass, valued at NT＄14,400. Since its launch over five months ago, the 1200 TPass has been widely used in the Greater Taipei Area and Taoyuan, with a record daily ridership of 106,000 passengers in November. The lucky 150 millionth rider and five accompanying passengers will enjoy unlimited travel in northern Taiwan. To accommodate the increasing number of passengers, Taoyuan Metro Co. has upgraded turnstile equipment and will introduce additional commuter and express trains. These improvements demonstrate Taoyuan Metro Co.’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience for its users.

Taoyuan Metro (TYMETRO) will add four extra train services during peak hours on workdays, aiming to reduce commuting time for passengers. The additional trains include two express services and two regular services, bringing the total number of peak-hour trains on workdays to eleven. This is the sixth round of increased services introduced by TYMETRO in 2023. Since April 17, 2023, TYMETRO has been expanding the number of trips to better meet commuter needs, with a focus on providing more frequent services during the morning peak period heading northbound. The express trains have been increased by six additional services, bringing the total to 18 express trips, benefiting Taoyuan commuters traveling southbound toward Taipei.

Taipei Metro agrees to refund a fine imposed on a teenage girl who mistakenly used her brother’s EasyCard. The 14-year-old student used a child’s EasyCard instead of a student card, resulting in a fine of NT＄1,000. The girl’s father argued that the punishment was excessive, and after reviewing the situation, Taipei Metro decided to refund the penalty as a gesture of goodwill. The incident occurred at Ximen MRT Station, and Taipei Metro emphasized the importance of using the correct card type to avoid fare differences.

The Taipei City Government Transportation Department plans to open additional parking lots and exits at Taipei Metro stations to ease congestion at the Taipei Dome, which is expecting a full-capacity crowd of 40,000 people in future games. The department aims to address the increasing audience numbers for the Asian Baseball Championship by unlocking exit 5 of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station on the Bannan Line, which connects directly to the underground passageways of Taipei Dome. Despite the availability of parking facilities, more than 90 percent of attendees prefer to take public transportation. The department encourages the public to continue using mass transit systems and envisions that the additional metro station exits will promote smoother traffic dispersion as seating capacity increases.

The Taipei Dome hosted the opening game of the Asian Baseball Championship, with a crowd of 16,647 fans witnessing the inaugural international event. Taipei Metro efficiently evacuated spectators within 25 minutes after the game. The ＂Taiwan vs. Korea＂ showdown resulted in a 4-0 victory for Taiwan, generating excitement from the stands. Taipei Metro increased train frequency to every 2.5 minutes at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station to accommodate the large audience. KMT Taipei City Councilor Wang Hsin-i praised the smooth evacuation process. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected traffic conditions after the game. This successful event at the Taipei Dome and the efficient collaboration of transportation services set a positive precedent for future large-scale international sporting events in the city.

Taipei Metro celebrates a major milestone as it records its 13 billionth passenger. The lucky rider embarked from Zhongxiao Fuxing station on the Bannan Line and alighted at Xindian station on the Songshan-Xindian Line. In recognition of this achievement, Taipei Metro gifted annual metro passes to the lucky recipient, as well as the five commuters preceding and following them. Additionally, the 13 billionth passenger received a voucher for a presidential suite at a vacation resort worth NT$88,000 and free metro travel for one year. The metro authority tracks ridership by counting entrance times of ticket cards and selects the winner from registered metro card members’ data. Passengers are encouraged to stay updated by following the official Taipei Metro fan page, ＂Fun with the Metro.＂ Fans can participate in predictive activities on Facebook for a chance to win a voucher for a presidential suite at the Crystal Resort in Sun Moon Lake or a metro card. Taipei Metro is committed to promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concepts, aiming to convey the ideals of sustainable development and zero emissions to its riders as part of the city’s green transformation.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing tremors felt in various parts of the country. The quake originated east of the Hualien County Government Office and had a shallow depth of 5.7 kilometers. Some areas reported a seismic intensity of level 3, while others experienced a level 2 intensity. The Taipei Metro Company alerted riders of reduced speeds, but operations continue as usual. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

Taiwan’s Transportation Minister considers changes to priority seat rules following a public transit etiquette debate sparked by author Li Ang’s recent experience on the Taipei Metro. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reviews the existing system amid questions about its effectiveness. Explore the ongoing discussion on priority seating and its impact.

The TPASS Commuter Monthly Pass has hit a milestone as it reaches its one-month mark on the market, with an impressive 419,000 cards sold in the Greater Taipei and Taoyuan metropolitan area. 

The Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government, reminded passengers on Thursday (July 20) that the metro lines will operate normally during the Wan An air raid drill. However, entry and exit to the stations will be restricted.

Taipei Metro launched two emergency stop buttons at a Wenhu Line station on Thursday (July 13) to enhance safety measures following the deadly accident on the Taichung Metro in May.

The construction of the Sanying Line, a metro line connecting Sanxia and Yingge in New Taipei City, is progressing smoothly, with an overall completion rate of 70%. 

President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taipei Main Station on Monday (July 3) to oversee its implementation of the TPASS, a newly introduced monthly public transportation pass launched two days earlier, and ask for feedback from commuters. 

Taipei City Government announced on Saturday that the new NT$1,200 monthly public transport pass program will be available for sale from June 15, ahead of the originally planned start date of July 1. The new program is expected to attract approximately 420,000 commuters during the first wave of sales.

Taipei Metro is combining transportation and leisure by lending spots for stores, including 11 claw machine stores rented across Taipei stations.

Taiwanese police officers remind iPhone users to set AirDrop to receiving from contacts only as some people use AirDrop to send inappropriate photos or videos to strangers. 

Taipei Metro rolled out on Monday (Nov. 7) a new carriage on the blue line decorated with photos of Taiwanese badminton player Tai Tzu-ing.

Taipei Metro recently renovated the Zhongshan MRT Station, offering a new sleeker design with a more simplistic look. However, the changes in the ticketing area have received a backlash, with many calling the new designs ＂confusing＂ and ＂not user-friendly.＂

台北市交通局6月1日起變更北市7條幹線公車編號，但行駛動線、佔位都維持不變，7月推出全新幹線公車(Taipei Metro Bus)，未來擬推出全新幹線公車與公車的轉乘優惠。