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Taipei Metro San-Ying Line nears completion with final inspection set for June 7

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Taipei Metro's San-Ying Line is progressing towards its mid-year opening, with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications set to conduct a final inspection on June 7.
  • Following an initial inspection and subsequent improvements, the project is in its final crucial phase before operation.
  • Once approved, the line will connect to the Banqiao Line and offer commuters a 20-minute reduction in travel time to Taipei, also serving key tourist attractions.

The San-Ying Line of the Taipei Metro is moving closer to its planned mid-year opening, with a critical final inspection scheduled for June 7. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications will conduct this final review, a key step before the line can begin operations.

The San-Ying Line is continuously moving towards the goal of opening in mid-year!

— Li Cheng-anDirector-General of the New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Li Cheng-an, commented on the project's progress.

New Taipei City's Department of Rapid Transit Systems has completed all necessary improvements following an initial inspection on April 26. The department reported these adjustments to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on May 14, paving the way for the upcoming final inspection. This phase is considered the most crucial before the line can officially open.

The city government team is fully prepared and will fully cooperate with the review by the inspection committee.

— Li Cheng-anLi Cheng-an expressed confidence in the team's readiness for the final inspection.

"The city government team is fully prepared and will fully cooperate with the review by the inspection committee," said Li Cheng-an, Director-General of the Department of Rapid Transit Systems. He added that once the inspection is passed and the Ministry grants an operating permit, preparations for opening can commence immediately. The department and the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation have prioritized safety throughout the process, with frontline staff undergoing further training on emergency procedures.

Once the inspection is passed and the Ministry grants an operating permit, preparations for opening can commence immediately.

— Li Cheng-anLi Cheng-an outlined the steps required for the line's operational launch.

The San-Ying Line is an automated medium-capacity system spanning 14.29 kilometers with 12 stations. It will offer seamless transfer to the Banqiao Line at Dingpu Station and connect to Yingge Station at its terminus. Upon completion, the line is expected to shorten commute times between the San-Ying and Taipei areas by approximately 20 minutes. It will also provide access to popular tourist destinations such as the New Taipei City Museum of Art, Yingge Ceramics Old Street, and Sanxia Old Street.

The department and the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation have prioritized safety throughout the process, with frontline staff undergoing further training on emergency procedures.

— New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit SystemsThe department emphasized its commitment to safety and staff training.
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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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