New Taipei Metro

Light rail/rapid transit system in Taiwan

This article is about the urban transit system in New Taipei City and is not to be confused with Taipei Metro.

New Taipei Metro

Danhai light rail

Overview
Native name| 新北捷運
Owner| Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government
Area served| New Taipei City, Taipei
Locale| New Taipei City
Transit type|

* Light rail
* Rapid transit

Number of lines| 3
Number of stations| 37
Chief executive| Lin Youxian (林祐賢)
Headquarters| New Taipei City
Website| www.ntmetro.com.tw
Operation
Began operation| December 12, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-12-12) (light rail)
January 31, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-01-31) (rapid transit)
Operator(s)| New Taipei Metro Corporation [zh]
Character| Elevated, underground, at-grade
Technical
System length| 9.55 km (5.93 mi)
Track gauge| 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification| 750 V DC
| Future system map

New Taipei Metro (Chinese: 新北捷運; pinyin: Xīnběi Jiéyùn; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄒㄧㄣ ㄅㄟˇ ㄐㄧㄝˊ ㄩㄣˋ) is a transit system serving New Taipei, Taiwan, operated by New Taipei Metro Corporation [zh]. 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.[1] Concurrently, these services are connected to Taipei Metro but operate independently.

## Timeline of services

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Date started  | Date amended  | Terminus  | Route  | Terminus

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2018-12  | Current | Kanding |  | Hongshulin
2020-01  | Current | Dapinglin |  | New Taipei Industrial Park
2020-11  | Current | Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf |  | Binhai Shalun
2023-02  | Current | Shuangcheng |  | Shisizhang

## Lines

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### Danhai light rail

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Main article: 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 Hongshulin.[2]

### Ankeng light rail

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Main article: 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.[3]

### Circular line

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Main article: Circular line (New Taipei Metro)

On 31 January 2020, the Circular line opened.[4] Stage I construction consists of 14 stations running from New Taipei Industrial Park on Taoyuan Airport MRT to Dapinglin on Songshan–Xindian line and is about 15.4 km (9.6 mi) long.[5] Electromechanical equipment for the line is supplied by Hitachi Rail STS, including driverless technology and CBTC Radio signalling.[6] In February 2020, free rides were offered to passengers in order to raise awareness and test the route's popularity.[7][8] On 5 May 2023, the Circular line was transferred from the Taipei Metro to the New Taipei Metro.[9] It is the first automated metro entirely within New Taipei City,[10] 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 15.4 km (9.6 mi) long, with 14 stations.[11] It uses CBTC Radio signalling from Ansaldo STS.[12]

## Rolling stock

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### Light rail trains

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The Danhai light rail uses its own rolling stock [zh], which entered service in December 2018 with the opening of the first section. The Ankeng light rail uses its own rolling stock [zh], 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 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge.

### Rapid transit trains

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The Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro is used on the Circular line, 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 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge without onboard operators.[6]

### Fleet roster

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#### Light rail fleet

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Car type  | Photo  | Year built  | Builder(s)  | Train length (m)  | Capacity (seated/standing)  | Max. speed[a] (km/h)  | Fleet total  | Car set numbers  | Line(s)  | Depot(s)  | Notes

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Danhai LRV [zh] |  | 2016-2017  | TRSC | 34.5  | 62/265  | 70 (overhead line)/50 (no overhead line)  | 15  | 1011–1155  |  | Danhai  | Open gangway connection
Ankeng LRV [zh] |  | 2016-2023  | 2011–2155  |  | Ankeng

#### Rapid transit fleet

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Car type  | Photo  | Year built  | Builder(s)  | Train length (m)  | Capacity (seated/standing)  | Max. speed[b] (km/h)  | Fleet total  | Car set numbers  | Line(s)  | Depot(s)  | Notes

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EMU101 (Driverless Metro)  |  | 2016  | Hitachi Rail Italy, TRSC  | 68.43  | 24/650  | 90/80  | 68  | 101–117  |  | North, South  | Open gangway connection

### Engineering trains

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New Taipei Metro also uses a fleet of specialised trains for maintenance of way purposes on the Circular line:

Car Type  | Purpose  | Builder  | Max. speed (km/h)  | Length (m)  | Lines used on

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Rescue locomotive  | Rescue of passenger EMU or engineering trains  | Bemo Rail  | 50  | 9.45  |
Track maintenance vehicle  | Track maintenance  | 25  | 5.86
Road–rail vehicle | Mercedes-Benz | 50 (rail), 80 (road)  | 5.2
Flatcar | Carrying maintenance equipment  | Bemo Rail  | —  | 18

### Depots

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The system currently has three depots, with more under construction.[13]

Depot Name  | Year Opened  | Location  | Rolling Stock Housed  | Line(s) Served

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Danhai [zh] | 2018  | Tamsui, north of Kanding | Danhai LRV [zh] |
South [zh] | 2020  | Xindian, north of Shisizhang | EMU101 |
Ankeng [zh] | 2023  | Xindian, south of Shuangcheng | Ankeng LRV [zh] |

* An LRV at Danhai Depot

* The workshop area of South Depot

* Aerial view of Ankeng Depot

## Future expansions

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### Sanying line

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Main article: Sanying line

The Sanying line is a metro line under construction, serving Sanxia and Yingge districts. The first section is 14.29 km (8.88 mi) 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 Bannan line's terminal station, Dingpu.[14] This line is also planned to be extended to Bade, Taoyuan with 2 stations and 3.88 km (2.41 mi), terminating at Danan station on the Taoyuan Metro Green line.[15]

### Shenkeng light rail

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Main article: 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.[16][17]

### Wugu–Taishan light rail

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Main article: 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.[18]

An extension to Banqiao District is also being planned, known as the Taishan–Banqiao light rail.[19]

## Network map

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## See also

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* Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government
* Rail transport in Taiwan

## Notes

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1. ^ Design/Service
2. ^ Design/Service

## References

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1. ^ "公司簡介-新北大眾捷運股份有限公司". www.ntmetro.com.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 23 March 2019.
2. ^ "Newly opened the first section of the Danhai LRT Lanhai Line - [WTM] Railway & Travel News". en.wtmnews.net. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
3. ^ "Ankeng LRT begins trial operations with free rides until March 12". Focus Taiwan. Central News Agency (CNA). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
4. ^ "捷運環狀線 1月31日通車". 21 January 2020.
5. ^ "Network and Systems". Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
6. ^ a b "Metro Taipei Circular Line Driverless". Hitachi Rail. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
7. ^ "Free rides on MRT Circular Line to end Saturday – Focus Taiwan". focustaiwan.tw (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
8. ^ "Map of new Taipei MRT Circular Line now up". Taiwan News. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
9. ^ 賴, 筱桐 (4 September 2023). "環狀線遭質疑「假移交」 新北捷：5/23已完成權責移轉 - 生活 - 自由時報電子報". news.ltn.com.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
10. ^ Central News Agency (2019-10-25). "1st section of Taipei MRT Circular Line set to operate by year-end | Taiwan News | 2019-10-25 23:20:00". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
11. ^ "Taipei MRT Circular Line to Face Inspection Jan. 5". Global News for New Immigrants. Ministry of Interior, National Immigration Agency. 2019-12-28. Archived from the original on 2020-01-11. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
12. ^ "Taipei Circular Line Kicks Off". Railway Gazette. 17 March 2009. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
13. ^ "Circular Line Phase I Soon to Be Added to Taipei MRT Route Network to Provide the Public with More Comfortable and Convenient Transportation Services" (Press release). Taipei: Taipei City Government, Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
14. ^ "路線說明" [Description of Line]. Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City (in Chinese). 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
15. ^ "路線說明" [Description of Line]. Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City (in Chinese). 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
16. ^ "捷運路線清楚又便利！學問就在顏色上！" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). New Taipei City Government. 2018-04-18.
17. ^ "Department of Rapid Transit Systems-Network-Approved MRT Routes". New Taipei City Government. 2019-01-23.
18. ^ "五股泰山輕軌 - 新北市政府捷運工程局" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government. 2022-10-26.
19. ^ "泰山板橋輕軌 - 新北市政府捷運工程局" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government. 2022-10-26.

## External links

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* Official website

Lines and services of New Taipei Metro

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New Taipei Metro \- Danhai LRT

In operation|

* V01 Hongshulin
* V02 Ganzhenlin
* V03 Danjin Denggong
* V04 Tamkang University
* V05 Danjin Beixin
* V06 Xinshi 1st Rd
* V07 Tamsui District Office
* V08 Binhai Yishan
* V09 Binhai Shalun
* V10 Danhai New Town
* V11 Kanding
* V26 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
* V27 Shalun
* V28 Taipei University of Marine Technology

Under construction or planned|

* V21 Tamsui
* V22 Mackay Street
* V23 Fort Santo Domingo
* V24 Hobe Fort
* V25 Youchekou

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New Taipei Metro \- Ankeng LRT

* K1 Shuangcheng
* K2 Rose China Town
* K3 Taipei Xiaocheng
* K4 Cardinal Tien Hospital Ankang Branch
* K5 Jinwen University of Science and Technology
* K6 Ankang
* K7 Sunshine Sports Park
* K8 Xinhe Elementary School
* K9 Shisizhang

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New Taipei Metro \- Circular line

Stations|

| Southern section
(under construction)|

* Taipei Zoo
* National Chengchi University
* Wenshan District Office
* Mamingtan
* Gouzikou
* Baodoucuo

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Western section|

* Dapinglin
* Shisizhang
* Xiulang Bridge
* Jingping
* Jingan
* Zhonghe
* Qiaohe
* Zhongyuan
* Banxin
* Banqiao ()
* Xinpu Minsheng ()
* Touqianzhuang
* Xingfu
* New Taipei Industrial Park

Northern section
(under construction)|

* New Taipei Exhibition Hall
* Gengliao
* Zhonglu
* St Ignatius High School
* Fenziwei
* Chongyang Bridge
* Shezi
* Fudeyang
* Shilin
* Linzikou
* National Palace Museum
* Jiannan Road

Eastern section
(under construction)|

* Xiatayou
* Zhouzi
* Neihu Technology Park
* Ruiguang Park
* Fenliao
* Jiulizu
* Songshan ()
* Yongchun
* Xiangshan ()
* Sanzhangli

Rolling stock|

| Present rolling stock|

* Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro

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* New Taipei Metro

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Rail transport in Taiwan

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* Taiwan High Speed Rail

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* Alishan Forest Railway
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Urban rail transit in Taiwan

|  Taipei Metro|  New Taipei Metro|  Taoyuan Metro|  Taichung MRT|  Kaohsiung Metro

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* Wenhu line
* Tamsui–Xinyi line
* Songshan–Xindian line
* Zhonghe–Xinlu line
* Bannan line

* Danhai light rail
* Ankeng light rail
* Circular line

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* Green line

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