Taipei Maokong Gondola to suspend operations for maintenance from April 20-24 and June 8-28
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation's Leisure and Recreation Company announced that the Maokong Gondola will temporarily suspend operations for two periods in 2026: April 20-24 and June 8-28. These closures are for the second section cable trimming and annual shutdown maintenance to ensure safety and quality after 19 years of operation since 2007.
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The Maokong Gondola, which began operations in 2007, will undergo scheduled maintenance. The first period, from April 20 to April 24, 2026, is for the second section cable trimming. The second period, from June 8 to June 28, 2026, is for annual shutdown maintenance, including major overhauls and system tests of critical equipment such as main wheel bearings, gearboxes, and main motors. Previous maintenance included the first trimming of the second section cable (between Turn Two Station and Maokong Station) in early 2024 and the replacement of the first and second section cables in 2021.