Taichung MRT Orange Line Advances: Public Review for Planning and Design Tender Begins

Following the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' resubmission of the Taichung MRT Orange Line project to the Executive Yuan in February, the Taichung City Government began a public review for the 'Comprehensive Planning' and 'Basic Design' tenders today. This marks a move into a more detailed planning and design phase, aimed at gathering feedback from various sectors. The Taichung City Government stated in a press release today that the feasibility study for the Orange Line received approval in principle from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in July 114 (2025) and entered the Executive Yuan's review stage. The city has completed the review process on the Ministry of Finance's PPP platform, and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has resubmitted the report to the Executive Yuan. Su Jui-wen, Director of the Taichung MRT Construction Office, stated that the office is preparing for the tenders in advance and, upholding the principle of transparency, is conducting a public review before the official announcement to collect feedback for optimizing the tender documents. Su explained that the Orange Line will span approximately 29.23 kilometers with 26 stations, including 15 elevated and 11 underground stations. The route starts at Taichung International Airport and passes through districts including Daya, Xitun, Beitun, North District, East District, South District, Dali, and Wufeng. It serves as a vital transport link for the airport and a key infrastructure project to drive urban development and competitiveness. The MRT Construction Office explained that the tender covers both 'Comprehensive Planning' and 'Basic Design.' The public review allows potential bidders to understand the scope, contract terms, and specifications, enabling them to provide suggestions that will help reduce performance risks and refine the tender documents.