Taoyuan Railway Neili Section Project Causes Congestion, Speed Optimization to Resume in Stages from May
Due to temporary track switching construction for the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project in the Neili section, trains are operating at reduced speeds, causing traffic congestion around Neili level crossings. The Railway Bureau announced that it has coordinated with Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) to implement a speed optimization plan, with normal operations resuming in stages from May.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 29th) The Neili section of the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project implemented slow train operations today due to temporary track switching construction, leading to traffic congestion around the Neili level crossings. The Railway Bureau stated that regarding train operations, it has coordinated with TRA to promote a speed optimization plan, with normal operations resuming in stages from May.
After the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project switched to temporary tracks, TRA trains had to pass at reduced speeds, causing traffic congestion around the level crossings in the Neili area. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications Railway Bureau issued a press release stating that, according to regulations, trains must operate at reduced speeds after new tracks are switched to ensure roadbed stability and operational safety, which also extends the level crossing closure time.
To minimize the impact on local traffic, the Railway Bureau stated that on the 28th, it conducted a site visit with the Taoyuan City Government Department of Transportation to adjust traffic signal timings around level crossings such as Xingren Road, extending the green light time for turns during peak hours to improve intersection efficiency. From April 29 to June 6, additional personnel will be dispatched to key level crossings, including Yuan-dong, Xingren, Neili South, and Zili, to assist police in strengthening on-site traffic guidance.
Regarding train operations, the Railway Bureau stated that it has coordinated with TRA to promote a speed optimization plan. The East Main Line (downlink) has been increased from 40 km/h to 60 km/h today, and is expected to increase to 80 km/h on May 4, and resume normal speed on May 8. The West Main Line (uplink) will gradually increase speed according to construction progress.
For the section south of Neili, speeds were increased to 60 km/h early this morning, and will increase to 80 km/h after May 4. The West Main Line north of Neili Station will maintain 40 km/h, and after the completion of crossover operations and track tamping on May 19, speeds will increase to 80 km/h on May 22, and fully resume normal speed operations on May 28.
In addition, to alleviate pressure on level crossings during peak hours, the Railway Bureau stated that TRA will implement a reduction in local train services from April 29 to May 3. After adjustments to train operations, the time trains spend at level crossings will be shortened from approximately 14 minutes to about 7 minutes, which helps reduce traffic backup.
The Railway Bureau pointed out that based on on-site observations today, traffic around Neili Station has already improved. Subsequent observations will continue regarding overall traffic conditions after the speed increase in early May, and relevant measures will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Railway Bureau emphasized that speed restrictions after track switching are necessary measures to ensure railway operational safety. Construction will inevitably cause short-term impacts on local traffic, but efforts will be made to minimize the impact on public passage. While ensuring railway operational safety, the bureau will fully supervise construction units to accelerate the completion of related operations, and maintain close coordination with TRA, local governments, and police units to continuously optimize traffic support measures. At the same time, the city government will also assist in utilizing administrative resources, disclosing information in advance, strengthening on-site signage, and initiating traffic guidance to jointly strive to minimize local traffic impact. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 29th) The Neili section of the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project implemented slow train operations today due to temporary track switching construction, leading to traffic congestion around the Neili level crossings. The Railway Bureau stated that regarding train operations, it has coordinated with TRA to promote a speed optimization plan, with normal operations resuming in stages from May.
After the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project switched to temporary tracks, TRA trains had to pass at reduced speeds, causing traffic congestion around the level crossings in the Neili area. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications Railway Bureau issued a press release stating that, according to regulations, trains must operate at reduced speeds after new tracks are switched to ensure roadbed stability and operational safety, which also extends the level crossing closure time.
To minimize the impact on local traffic, the Railway Bureau stated that on the 28th, it conducted a site visit with the Taoyuan City Government Department of Transportation to adjust traffic signal timings around level crossings such as Xingren Road, extending the green light time for turns during peak hours to improve intersection efficiency. From April 29 to June 6, additional personnel will be dispatched to key level crossings, including Yuan-dong, Xingren, Neili South, and Zili, to assist police in strengthening on-site traffic guidance.
Regarding train operations, the Railway Bureau stated that it has coordinated with TRA to promote a speed optimization plan. The East Main Line (downlink) has been increased from 40 km/h to 60 km/h today, and is expected to increase to 80 km/h on May 4, and resume normal speed on May 8. The West Main Line (uplink) will gradually increase speed according to construction progress.
For the section south of Neili, speeds were increased to 60 km/h early this morning, and will increase to 80 km/h after May 4. The West Main Line north of Neili Station will maintain 40 km/h, and after the completion of crossover operations and track tamping on May 19, speeds will increase to 80 km/h on May 22, and fully resume normal speed operations on May 28.
In addition, to alleviate pressure on level crossings during peak hours, the Railway Bureau stated that TRA will implement a reduction in local train services from April 29 to May 3. After adjustments to train operations, the time trains spend at level crossings will be shortened from approximately 14 minutes to about 7 minutes, which helps reduce traffic backup.
The Railway Bureau pointed out that based on on-site observations today, traffic around Neili Station has already improved. Subsequent observations will continue regarding overall traffic conditions after the speed increase in early May, and relevant measures will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Railway Bureau emphasized that speed restrictions after track switching are necessary measures to ensure railway operational safety. Construction will inevitably cause short-term impacts on local traffic, but efforts will be made to minimize the impact on public passage. While ensuring railway operational safety, the bureau will fully supervise construction units to accelerate the completion of related operations, and maintain close coordination with TRA, local governments, and police units to continuously optimize traffic support measures. At the same time, the city government will also assist in utilizing administrative resources, disclosing information in advance, strengthening on-site signage, and initiating traffic guidance to jointly strive to minimize local traffic impact. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150429
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