TRA Neili Section Track Switching Completed; Crowding Expected at Platforms Starting April 27

The Railway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced today that the temporary track switching for the Neili section of the TRA has been successfully completed. To push forward the Taoyuan section undergrounding project, the Bureau and TRA carried out construction through the night, finishing at 6:20 AM on the 26th. The project, the largest scale switching in the entire plan, involved five east-west mainlines north and south of Neili Station, integrating tracks, electrical lines, signaling, and traffic control. Nearly 850 workers and 38 construction vehicles were mobilized. Due to limited space along the railway, Neili Station's original two platforms have been temporarily merged into a single island platform for both northbound and southbound trains. Consequently, significant crowding is anticipated during the morning rush hour on Monday, the 27th. The Railway Bureau and TRA have increased personnel at the platforms to guide passengers and ensure safety. Passengers are advised to follow staff instructions and stay behind the yellow safety lines. Additionally, to ensure operational safety, a slow-speed restriction (40-60 km/h) will be implemented over a 3-kilometer stretch (K62+600 to K65+260) until June 7. Trains between Keelung and Hsinchu may experience delays of 3 to 5 minutes during this period.