Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension Trial Operations Begin May 11, Timetable Slightly Adjusted
The Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension will begin trial operations on May 11. Trains will depart from Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station but will not allow passengers to board or alight. Timetables will be slightly adjusted, so passengers should allow extra waiting time.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 9th) The Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension is entering its final countdown phase before opening. Taipei Metro announced today that trial operations will begin on the 11th, with trains departing from Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station, but passengers will not be allowed to board or alight. The timetable will also be slightly adjusted, so passengers are advised to allow extra waiting time.
The Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension connects to the tail track of Xiangshan Station, extending eastward along Xinyi Road Section 6 to the Guangci Bo'ai Park, adding the terminal station "Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station." The total length is approximately 1.4 kilometers. Construction began in October 2016, and the city government plans for it to open as early as the end of June.
Taipei Metro Company issued a press release today stating that trial operations for the Xinyi Line Eastern Extension will begin on the 11th. Trains will depart from Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station, but passengers will not be allowed to board or alight. Passengers are requested to continue boarding and alighting at Xiangshan Station until the official opening and to follow the guidance of station staff. Taipei Metro apologizes for any inconvenience caused during this period.
Taipei Metro reminds that during the Eastern Extension trial operations, the weekday peak hour service interval will be slightly adjusted by 1 to 2 minutes. Relevant information has been published on the Taipei Metro official website and in station announcements under the "Tamsui-Xinyi Line Timetable." Passengers can also use the "Taipei Metro Go" App's train dynamic information to check real-time train arrival times. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 9th) The Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension is entering its final countdown phase before opening. Taipei Metro announced today that trial operations will begin on the 11th, with trains departing from Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station, but passengers will not be allowed to board or alight. The timetable will also be slightly adjusted, so passengers are advised to allow extra waiting time.
The Taipei Metro Xinyi Line Eastern Extension connects to the tail track of Xiangshan Station, extending eastward along Xinyi Road Section 6 to the Guangci Bo'ai Park, adding the terminal station "Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station." The total length is approximately 1.4 kilometers. Construction began in October 2016, and the city government plans for it to open as early as the end of June.
Taipei Metro Company issued a press release today stating that trial operations for the Xinyi Line Eastern Extension will begin on the 11th. Trains will depart from Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station, but passengers will not be allowed to board or alight. Passengers are requested to continue boarding and alighting at Xiangshan Station until the official opening and to follow the guidance of station staff. Taipei Metro apologizes for any inconvenience caused during this period.
Taipei Metro reminds that during the Eastern Extension trial operations, the weekday peak hour service interval will be slightly adjusted by 1 to 2 minutes. Relevant information has been published on the Taipei Metro official website and in station announcements under the "Tamsui-Xinyi Line Timetable." Passengers can also use the "Taipei Metro Go" App's train dynamic information to check real-time train arrival times. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150509
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