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Taipei MRT Unveils New Trains from South Korea, Set for 2025 Service on Tamsui-Xinyi Line

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is adding 10 new high-capacity electric trains from South Korea's Hyundai Rotem.
  • The first train arrived in May, and the new fleet will begin service on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line next year.
  • This expansion aims to accommodate the rising passenger numbers, which reached 760 million in the past year.

Taipei's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is set to enhance its service with the arrival of 10 new high-capacity electric trains ordered from South Korea's Hyundai Rotem. The first of these modern trains reached Taipei in May, and they are slated to begin operating on the busy Tamsui-Xinyi Line next year.

This fleet expansion comes as Taipei's MRT grapples with increasing passenger volume. The system transported a remarkable 760 million passengers last year, highlighting the growing demand for public transportation in the city. The introduction of the new trains is expected to alleviate congestion and improve the commuting experience for millions of riders.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an presided over a launch event, dubbed "The Future Has Arrived," to unveil the new train cars. The procurement marks a significant step in modernizing Taipei's public transit infrastructure, ensuring it can meet the needs of a growing and dynamic urban population.

The future has arrived.

— Chiang Wan-anMayor Chiang Wan-an at the unveiling event for the new MRT trains.
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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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