Seems like testing has begun on the Sanying (Light Blue) line. I saw a train sitting at the (incomplete) Yingge MRT station today and did some searching. Seems that testing started back in October. https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/5950671 [2024年三鶯線進度總結｜三鶯線列車高速行駛！動態測試、靜態測試、號誌測試｜朝向2025年完工目標前行…

I think this update got lost, but in September the Central News Agency reported the red line extension past Xiangshan, the new 「廣慈/奉天宮」 station right by tiger mountain, is “87% complete”, they plan to open early next year. [image] 北捷信義線東延段進度達87% 拚115年首季通車 | 生活 | 中央社 CNA 台北捷運信義線東延段邁入通車倒數階…

That one station extension has reportedly been the hardest engineering challenge in the MRT’s history. I don’t know enough about the geology of that part of Taipei (extending east of Xinyi into deepest darkest Nangang) to understand why. Guy

I also heard something like that, and skimmed headlines like “metro department assures timely development despite setbacks” or something. I don’t know enough about geology but one article mentioned nearby buildings sinking by 3-5cm due to the construction. Not a good thing when it’s being built righ…

There are underground water issues too, if I recall correctly. Guy

They say the station is double the size of a normal one? Any ideas why - perhaps additional overnight stabling of trains?

Honestly I don’t know. But as the southeast terminus of the Red Line, I’d guess they want or need some extra space? Certainly that neglected corner of Nangang has been one of the more underserved areas in the city, transport wise. I can’t imagine there is huge pent up demand for travel there–thou…

Picture and updates are at the government site here . My guess for the extra track length is for train repair/cleaning. I haven’t seen anything about future red line extensions but that could also make sense. In terms of the station itself, I think they want to serve the community housing, as well …

Is Taipei MRT Apple Pay still delayed???

[image] bahasa: Is Taipei MRT Apple Pay still delayed??? Haven’t seen anyone use it. But Easy Card works.

Another crazy older lady on the MRT at Ximen MRT Station. She was apparently involved in a dispute, brandishing a knife (note: this is not permitted). [image] Woman arrested for brandishing knife on Taipei Metro - Focus Taiwan A woman was arrested after brandishing a paring knife durin…

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