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Taichung's Longest MRT Green Line Accelerates Progress, Tender Expected by Late July

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taichung's planned MRT Green Line, the longest in the city, is moving forward with an accelerated timeline.
  • The project awaits approval from the Executive Yuan and is simultaneously preparing for tender issuance, expected by late July.
  • The line will connect Taichung International Airport, the city center, and eastern districts, integrating with existing transit systems and supporting future development plans.

Taichung's ambitious MRT Green Line project is accelerating, with the city's Rapid Transit Bureau aiming to issue tender announcements by the end of July. This push forward is contingent on the Executive Yuan's approval of the project's feasibility study. If both milestones are met, the Green Line will advance into detailed design and planning stages.

The Green Line is expected to be officially put online for tender announcement as early as this week.

— Taichung City Rapid Transit BureauRegarding the project's timeline and upcoming tender.

The Green Line is envisioned as a crucial artery for Taichung, linking the international airport, the central urban core, and the eastern districts. Its route will follow major thoroughfares like Zhongqing Road, Guoguang Road, and Zhongxing Road, connecting the airport and the main train station. The line is designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing MRT Green and Blue Lines, as well as the Taiwan Railways Administration system, promising significant improvements to public transportation and overall urban development in the greater Taichung area.

Beyond its immediate transit function, the Green Line is poised to support several key development initiatives. These include the "Taichung Airport 2040 Comprehensive Plan," the "Airport Park Project," the "Shuinan Economic and Trade Park," the "Taichung Grand Station," and the "15th Redevelopment Zone." By facilitating rapid movement of people and goods, the project aims to lay the foundation for a robust industrial, tourism, and lifestyle hub in central Taiwan.

The Green Line connects Taichung International Airport, the metropolitan core area, and the eastern districts, following major transportation arteries like Zhongqing Road, Guoguang Road, and Zhongxing Road.

— Taichung City Rapid Transit BureauDescribing the route and connectivity of the Green Line.

The planned line spans approximately 29.23 kilometers, featuring 15 elevated stations and 11 underground stations, totaling 26 stops. The project has navigated a multi-year review process, with the feasibility study submitted in April 2021 and undergoing revisions. The city government has been actively engaging in the approval process, including submitting supplementary documents and undergoing platform reviews. To expedite progress, the Rapid Transit Bureau conducted a public consultation from May 25 to May 29, 2026, to gather feedback for optimizing tender documents.

The Green Line will serve development plans such as the 'Taichung Airport 2040 Comprehensive Plan,' 'Airport Park Project,' 'Shuinan Economic and Trade Park,' 'Taichung Grand Station,' and '15th Redevelopment Zone,' promoting the rapid flow of people and logistics.

— Taichung City Rapid Transit BureauHighlighting the project's role in supporting future development.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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