New Taipei City Government Aims for Sanying Line Opening in June, Submitting Initial Inspection Report to Ministry of Transportation by End of April.
New Taipei City's Department of Transportation Director Zhong Ming-shi announced on April 13th that the initial inspection committee for the Sanying Metro Line will meet on the 17th to finalize the inspection schedule. The city government aims to complete the initial inspection by the end of April and submit the report to the Ministry of Transportation, with the goal of completing the final inspection and opening the line in June. Councilor Cho Kuan-ting raised concerns about the tight timeline, citing previous metro projects that took three months from initial inspection to operational approval. Additionally, the Department of Rapid Transit Systems Director Li Cheng-an stated that despite noise levels being below legal limits, 13 areas along the line will undergo zoned sound insulation optimization, with schools prioritized for the first phase, involving the installation of 2-meter sound barriers. The Department of Education will monitor and evaluate after the first phase.
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New Taipei City Government's Department of Transportation Director Zhong Ming-shi stated on April 13th that the initial inspection committee for the New Taipei Metro Sanying Line will convene on the 17th to determine the initial inspection timeline. The city government aims to complete the initial inspection by the end of April and submit the report to the Ministry of Transportation, with the objective of the central government completing the final inspection and opening the line in June.
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City Councilor Cho Kuan-ting questioned the feasibility of a June opening, noting that based on experiences with Taichung Metro and New Taipei Metro Circular Line Phase 1, it typically takes three months from initial inspection to reporting to the Ministry of Transportation, completing the final inspection, and obtaining an operating permit.
Regarding the installation of sound barriers for the Sanying Line, New Taipei City Government's Department of Rapid Transit Systems Director Li Cheng-an indicated that although noise measurements along the route are below statutory limits, zoned sound insulation optimization projects will be carried out in 13 areas. School vicinities are designated as the primary target for the first phase of improvements, which will include the addition of 2-meter sound barriers.
Councilor Cho Kuan-ting highlighted that severe noise significantly disrupts classes for teachers and students in schools along the line and requested special subsidies for schools to install airtight windows. New Taipei City Government's Department of Education Director Chang Ming-wen responded that monitoring and evaluation would occur after the Department of Rapid Transit Systems completes the first phase of the sound barrier project.
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City Councilor Cho Kuan-ting questioned the feasibility of a June opening, noting that based on experiences with Taichung Metro and New Taipei Metro Circular Line Phase 1, it typically takes three months from initial inspection to reporting to the Ministry of Transportation, completing the final inspection, and obtaining an operating permit.
Regarding the installation of sound barriers for the Sanying Line, New Taipei City Government's Department of Rapid Transit Systems Director Li Cheng-an indicated that although noise measurements along the route are below statutory limits, zoned sound insulation optimization projects will be carried out in 13 areas. School vicinities are designated as the primary target for the first phase of improvements, which will include the addition of 2-meter sound barriers.
Councilor Cho Kuan-ting highlighted that severe noise significantly disrupts classes for teachers and students in schools along the line and requested special subsidies for schools to install airtight windows. New Taipei City Government's Department of Education Director Chang Ming-wen responded that monitoring and evaluation would occur after the Department of Rapid Transit Systems completes the first phase of the sound barrier project.