Light rail/rapid transit system in Taiwan
New Taipei Metro () is a transit system serving New Taipei, Taiwan, operated by New Taipei Metro Corporation. The Danhai light rail, Ankeng light rail, and Circular line are currently in operation, while the Sanying line is under construction. There are many other lines in various planning stages, such as the Shenkeng light rail. Concurrently, these services are connected to Taipei Metro but operate independently.
Lines.
Danhai light rail.
The Danhai light rail is a light rail transit (LRT) network located in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It opened on 24 December 2018. The network connects to the Taipei Metro at .
Ankeng light rail.
Ankeng LRT serves the Xindian District (Ankeng) of New Taipei City by connecting the Circular line's Shisizhang metro station with Shuangcheng light rail station. Construction started around April 2016 and is well away on the road level part between station K1 and K5, with the first tracks having been laid in November 2018. As of October 2021 the project was 83.69% complete. From station K6 to K9 the tracks are elevated, as well as K2. As of June 2018, the entire section from station K1 to K6 is clearly visible on Google Maps running down the middle of Anyi Rd and then turning right onto Anjie Rd, passing through a cemetery and going across Ankang Road. As of September 2018, work has started on the bridge across the Xindian River to Shisizhang station. On February 10, 2023, the Ankeng LRT officially started operations and passengers can ride for free during the first month.
Circular line.
On 31 January 2020, the Circular line opened. Stage I construction consists of 14 stations running from on to on and is about long. Electromechanical equipment for the line is supplied by Hitachi Rail STS, including driverless technology and CBTC Radio signalling. In February 2020, free rides were offered to passengers in order to raise awareness and test the route's popularity. On 5 May 2023, the Circular line was transferred from the Taipei Metro to the New Taipei Metro. It is the first automated metro entirely within New Taipei City, with the only other driverless line being the Wenhu line. The western section of the line officially opened on 31 January 2020. The line is currently long, with 14 stations. It uses CBTC Radio signalling from Ansaldo STS.
Rolling stock.
Light rail trains.
The Danhai light rail uses its own rolling stock, which entered service in December 2018 with the opening of the first section. The Ankeng light rail uses its own rolling stock, similar to those used on the Danhai light rail, which entered service in February 2023 with the opening of the line. Both types of trains run on .
Rapid transit trains.
The Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro is used on the , which entered service in January 2020 with the opening of the first section. Each train consists of a 4-car EMU set and with open-gangway connection between cars. The trains run on without onboard operators.
Engineering trains.
New Taipei Metro also uses a fleet of specialised trains for maintenance of way purposes on the Circular line:
Depots.
The system currently has three depots, with more under construction.
Future expansions.
Phases 2 and 3 of the Circular line.
Phase 2 of the Circular line is under construction and planned to be completed in 2029. Phase 2 consists of a northern and southern section. The northern section will continue from to . This section will service Wugu, Luzhou, Shilin and Neihu. The southern section will continue from to and will mainly service Wenshan.
Phase 3 is planned to start construction in 2025 and finish in 2033. Phase 3 consists of the eastern section, which is planned to connect and in Phase 2, making the line a complete loop.
Sanying line.
The Sanying line is a metro line under construction, serving Sanxia and Yingge districts. The first section is long, has twelve stations and runs through Tucheng, Sanxia and Yingge districts, and should be completed by 2025. The line shares the same terminus with 's terminal station, . This line is also planned to be extended to Bade, Taoyuan with 2 stations and , terminating at station on the Taoyuan Metro .
Shenkeng light rail.
The Shenkeng light rail is a planned light rail system in Shenkeng and Shiding districts. The route extends eastwards from Taipei City Zoo through Shenkeng District, terminating at National Freeway No 5's Shiding service area.
Wugu–Taishan light rail.
The Wugu–Taishan light rail is a planned light rail system in the Sanchong, Luzhou, Wugu and Taishan districts. The route begins from Jixian Environmental Park, passing through Luzhou, Wugu, and Taishan, terminating at the location between Taishan metro station (A5) and Taishan Guihe metro station (A6) on the Taoyuan Airport MRT. A new station (tentative name: Wenzizun, station code: A5a) is also planned to be set up on Taoyuan Airport MRT to allow transfers between the light rail system.
An extension to Banqiao District is also being planned, known as the Taishan–Banqiao light rail.
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