Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake in Eastern Taiwan Sea Area; Taiwan Railways Partially Slows Down Trains
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the eastern sea area of Taiwan, leading Taiwan Railways to implement speed restrictions on trains in certain sections. Trains will operate at 30 km/h in areas with intensity 4 and 60 km/h in areas with intensity 3, returning to normal speed after safety inspections.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 1st) A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the eastern sea area of Taiwan at 8:39 PM tonight. Taiwan Railways stated that trains in sections including Dong'ao to Heping, Taipei to Yingge, Xincheng to Heping, Dong'ao to Yilan, Su'xin to Su'ao, Qidu to Taipei, Xiangshan to Fengyuan, and Xiangshan to Tongxiao will operate at reduced speeds.
According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at 8:39 PM today, with a depth of 98.3 kilometers. The epicenter was located 38.7 kilometers northeast of Yilan County Government (in the eastern sea area of Taiwan). The maximum intensity was 4 in Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Nantou County, and Hualien County.
Taiwan Railways explained in writing that Nan'ao and Shulin both experienced intensity 4, and operations between Dong'ao and Heping and Taipei and Yingge (including Shulin marshalling yard) will be handled according to intensity 4 regulations. Chongde, Horen, Heping, Su'xin, Nangang, Miaoli, Sanyi, and Houlong stations all experienced intensity 3, and operations between Xincheng and Heping, Dong'ao to Yilan, Su'xin to Su'ao, Qidu to Taipei, Xiangshan to Fengyuan, and Xiangshan to Tongxiao will be handled according to intensity 3 earthquake regulations.
According to Taiwan Railways regulations, for areas with intensity 4, the first train after the earthquake will run at 30 km/h, and subsequent trains will run at 60 km/h to the next station. Engineering and electrical units will dispatch personnel to inspect the lines, and once confirmed safe, normal speeds will resume. For areas with intensity 3, the first train after the earthquake will run at 60 km/h to the next station and inspect the lines. If no abnormalities are found, subsequent trains will resume normal speeds. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150501
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According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at 8:39 PM today, with a depth of 98.3 kilometers. The epicenter was located 38.7 kilometers northeast of Yilan County Government (in the eastern sea area of Taiwan). The maximum intensity was 4 in Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Nantou County, and Hualien County.
Taiwan Railways explained in writing that Nan'ao and Shulin both experienced intensity 4, and operations between Dong'ao and Heping and Taipei and Yingge (including Shulin marshalling yard) will be handled according to intensity 4 regulations. Chongde, Horen, Heping, Su'xin, Nangang, Miaoli, Sanyi, and Houlong stations all experienced intensity 3, and operations between Xincheng and Heping, Dong'ao to Yilan, Su'xin to Su'ao, Qidu to Taipei, Xiangshan to Fengyuan, and Xiangshan to Tongxiao will be handled according to intensity 3 earthquake regulations.
According to Taiwan Railways regulations, for areas with intensity 4, the first train after the earthquake will run at 30 km/h, and subsequent trains will run at 60 km/h to the next station. Engineering and electrical units will dispatch personnel to inspect the lines, and once confirmed safe, normal speeds will resume. For areas with intensity 3, the first train after the earthquake will run at 60 km/h to the next station and inspect the lines. If no abnormalities are found, subsequent trains will resume normal speeds. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150501
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