Wenhu Line Packed During Morning Rush Hour, Taipei Metro: 1 Train Abnormality Cleared
A door sensor abnormality on a Taipei MRT Wenhu Line train at Muzha Station caused temporary congestion during the morning rush hour on the 15th, but operations have since returned to normal.
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 10:26
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(CNA Reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 15th) A train on the Taipei Metro Wenhu Line experienced an abnormality while passing through Muzha Station during the morning rush hour today, resulting in large crowds of passengers packed at multiple stations along the line. Taipei Metro explained that preliminary judgment points to a door sensor circuit abnormality on this train; it has been sent back to the depot for inspection and repair, and operations are currently normal.
Some netizens posted on the social platform Threads today, stating that while taking the Taipei Metro, the train stopped between Wanfang Hospital Station and the broadcast said it was due to a train abnormality. It resumed operation after about 6 minutes, and upon arriving at Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, they saw massive crowds. Another netizen reported that the platform at Nanjing Fuxing Station was crowded, and the broadcast announced an adjustment of train intervals due to a train abnormality, resulting in them waiting for 5 trains before finally being able to board.
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation explained that a train bound for Nangang Exhibition Center had a door abnormality alarm at Muzha Station at 8:03 AM today. Personnel were immediately dispatched to board the train to handle the situation according to standard operating procedures. At the same time, about 50 passengers on board were asked to transfer to the next train. The subsequent train entered the station to pick up passengers 1 minute later.
Taipei Metro stated that a preliminary judgment indicates a door sensor circuit abnormality on this train. It has been sent back to the depot for inspection and to identify the detailed cause. The situation has currently been cleared, and operations are normal. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150415
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(CNA Reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 15th) A train on the Taipei Metro Wenhu Line experienced an abnormality while passing through Muzha Station during the morning rush hour today, resulting in large crowds of passengers packed at multiple stations along the line. Taipei Metro explained that preliminary judgment points to a door sensor circuit abnormality on this train; it has been sent back to the depot for inspection and repair, and operations are currently normal.
Some netizens posted on the social platform Threads today, stating that while taking the Taipei Metro, the train stopped between Wanfang Hospital Station and the broadcast said it was due to a train abnormality. It resumed operation after about 6 minutes, and upon arriving at Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, they saw massive crowds. Another netizen reported that the platform at Nanjing Fuxing Station was crowded, and the broadcast announced an adjustment of train intervals due to a train abnormality, resulting in them waiting for 5 trains before finally being able to board.
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation explained that a train bound for Nangang Exhibition Center had a door abnormality alarm at Muzha Station at 8:03 AM today. Personnel were immediately dispatched to board the train to handle the situation according to standard operating procedures. At the same time, about 50 passengers on board were asked to transfer to the next train. The subsequent train entered the station to pick up passengers 1 minute later.
Taipei Metro stated that a preliminary judgment indicates a door sensor circuit abnormality on this train. It has been sent back to the depot for inspection and to identify the detailed cause. The situation has currently been cleared, and operations are normal. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150415
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