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New Taipei Metro

This article is about the urban transit system in New Taipei City and is not to be confused with Taipei Metro.

New Taipei Metro (Chinese: 新北捷運; pinyin: Xīnběi Jiéyùn; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄒㄧㄣ ㄅㄟˇ ㄐㄧㄝˊ ㄩㄣˋ) is a transit system serving New Taipei, Taiwan, operated by New Taipei Metro Corporation [zh]. The Danhai light rail, Ankeng light rail, and Circular line are currently in operation, while the Sanying line is under construction. There are many other lines in various planning stages, such as the Shenkeng light rail.[1] Currently, these services are connected to Taipei Metro but operate independently, with the exception of the Circular line which is completely integrated into the Taipei Metro system but operated by New Taipei Metro.

New Taipei Metro
Danhai light rail
Danhai light rail
Overview
Native name新北捷運
OwnerDepartment of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government
Area servedNew Taipei City, Taipei
LocaleNew Taipei City
Transit type
Number of lines3[a]
Number of stations37
Chief executiveLin Youxian (林祐賢)
HeadquartersNew Taipei City
Websitewww.ntmetro.com.tw
Operation
Began operationDecember 12, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-12-12) (light rail)
January 31, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-01-31) (rapid transit)
Operator(s)New Taipei Metro Corporation [zh]
CharacterElevated, underground, at-grade
Technical
System length9.55 km (5.93 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC
Future system map

Timeline of services

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Date started Date amended Terminus Route Terminus
2018-12 Current Kanding   Hongshulin
2020-01 Current Dapinglin   New Taipei Industrial Park
2020-11 Current Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf   Binhai Shalun
2023-02 Current Shuangcheng   Shisizhang

Lines

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Danhai light rail

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Main article: Danhai light rail

The Danhai light rail is a light rail transit (LRT) network located in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It opened on 24 December 2018. The network connects to the Taipei Metro at Hongshulin.[2]

Ankeng light rail

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Main article: Ankeng light rail

Ankeng LRT serves the Xindian District (Ankeng) of New Taipei City by connecting the Circular line's Shisizhang metro station with Shuangcheng light rail station. Construction started around April 2016 and is well away on the road level part between station K1 and K5, with the first tracks having been laid in November 2018. As of October 2021 the project was 83.69% complete. From station K6 to K9 the tracks are elevated, as well as K2. As of June 2018, the entire section from station K1 to K6 is clearly visible on Google Maps running down the middle of Anyi Rd and then turning right onto Anjie Rd, passing through a cemetery and going across Ankang Road. As of September 2018, work has started on the bridge across the Xindian River to Shisizhang station. On February 10, 2023, the Ankeng LRT officially started operations and passengers can ride for free during the first month.[3]

Circular line

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Main article: Circular line (New Taipei Metro)

On 31 January 2020, the Circular line opened.[4] Stage I construction consists of 14 stations running from New Taipei Industrial Park on Taoyuan Airport MRT to Dapinglin on Songshan–Xindian line and is about 15.4 km (9.6 mi) long.[5] Electromechanical equipment for the line is supplied by Hitachi Rail STS, including driverless technology and CBTC Radio signalling.[6] In February 2020, free rides were offered to passengers in order to raise awareness and test the route's popularity.[7][8] On 5 May 2023, the Circular line was transferred from the Taipei Metro to the New Taipei Metro,[9] however the fare system is still integrated with the Taipei Metro. It is the first automated metro entirely within New Taipei City,[10] with the only other driverless line in Greater Taipei currently in operation being the Wenhu line. The western section of the line officially opened on 31 January 2020. The line is currently 15.4 km (9.6 mi) long, with 14 stations.[11] It uses CBTC Radio signalling from Ansaldo STS.[12]

Rolling stock

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Light rail trains

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The Danhai light rail uses its own rolling stock, which entered service in December 2018 with the opening of the first section. The Ankeng light rail uses its own rolling stock [zh], similar to those used on the Danhai light rail, which entered service in February 2023 with the opening of the line. Both types of trains run on 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge.

Rapid transit trains

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The Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro is used on the Circular line, which entered service in January 2020 with the opening of the first section. Each train consists of a 4-car EMU set and with open-gangway connection between cars. The trains run on 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge without onboard operators.[6]

Fleet roster

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Light rail fleet

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Car type Photo Year built Builder(s) Train length (m) Capacity (seated/standing) Max. speed[b] (km/h) Fleet total Car set numbers Line(s) Depot(s) Notes
Danhai LRV   2016-2017 TRSC 34.5 62/265 70 (overhead line)/50 (no overhead line) 15 1011–1155   Danhai Open gangway connection
Ankeng LRV [zh]   2016-2023 2011–2155   Ankeng

Rapid transit fleet

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Car type Photo Year built Builder(s) Train length (m) Capacity (seated/standing) Max. speed[c] (km/h) Fleet total Car set numbers Line(s) Depot(s) Notes
C610 (Driverless Metro)   2016 Hitachi Rail Italy, TRSC 68.43 24/650 90/80 68 101–117   North, South Open gangway connection
Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro   2023 Hitachi Rail Italy 90/80 58   Sanxia Open gangway connection

Engineering trains

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New Taipei Metro also uses a fleet of specialised trains for maintenance of way purposes on the Circular line:

Car Type Purpose Builder Max. speed (km/h) Length (m) Lines used on
Rescue locomotive Rescue of passenger EMU or engineering trains Bemo Rail 50 9.45  
Track maintenance vehicle Track maintenance 25 5.86
Road–rail vehicle Mercedes-Benz 50 (rail), 80 (road) 5.2
Flatcar Carrying maintenance equipment Bemo Rail — 18

Depots

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The system currently has three depots, with more under construction.[13]

Depot Name Year opened Location Rolling Stock Housed Line(s) Served
Danhai [zh] 2018 Tamsui, north of Kanding Danhai LRV  
South [zh] 2020 Xindian, north of Shisizhang EMU101  
Ankeng [zh] 2023 Xindian, south of Shuangcheng Ankeng LRV [zh]  
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    An LRV at Danhai Depot
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    The workshop area of South Depot
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    Aerial view of Ankeng Depot

Future expansions

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  Sanying line

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Main article: Sanying line

The Sanying line is a metro line under construction. The first section is 14.29 km (8.88 mi) long, has twelve stations and will serve Tucheng, Sanxia and Yingge districts, due to open Q1 2026. The line shares the same terminus with the Taipei Metro Bannan line's terminal station at Dingpu.[14] This line is also planned to be extended to Bade District, Taoyuan with 2 stations and a length of 3.88 km (2.41 mi), terminating at Danan station on the under-construction Taoyuan Metro Green line,[15] with the extension expected to be completed in 2034.

  Danhai Light Rail extensions

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Main article: Danhai light rail

Blue Coast Line Phase 2

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The 3.3 kilometre (2.1 mi) line would begin at Tamsui station and end at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, with 6 stations along the coast. Preliminary construction is underway and the line is expected to be completed in 2031.[16]

Bali Light Rail

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At 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi) long with 7 stations, this line would begin at Youchekou (V25) station, interchange with Phase 1 of the Blue Coast Line at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, and use the under-construction Tamkang Bridge to cross the Tamsui River and serve Bali District. The line is currently undergoing feasibility studies.[17]

  Xizhi-Donghu line

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Main article: Minsheng–Xizhi line

In 2020, it was decided that the eastern section of the proposed Misheng-Xizhi line of the Taipei Metro would be built first from Donghu to Xizhi District Office under the purview of New Taipei Metro, now called the Xizhi-Donghu line. It would interline with the Keelung Metro (upgraded from light rail to a medium-capacity metro) and share a depot at Shehou. In 2023, it received final approval from the Executive Yuan, and broke ground on 20 March 2025, with expected completion in 2032.[18][19]

  Shenkeng light rail

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Main article: Shenkeng light rail

The Shenkeng light rail is a planned light rail system with 5 stations and 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) in length, serving Wenshan and Shenkeng districts. The route will head eastwards from Taipei Zoo through Shenkeng District, terminating at the eastern edge of the town, with the possibility of extending further to Shiding Service Area on National Freeway 5 at a later stage. It is currently undergoing feasibility studies.[20]

  Wugu–Taishan light rail

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Main article: Wugu–Taishan light rail

The Wugu–Taishan light rail is a planned light rail system in the Sanchong, Luzhou, Wugu and Taishan districts. The route begins from Jixian Environmental Park, passing through Luzhou, Wugu, and Taishan, terminating at a location between Taishan metro station (A5) and Taishan Guihe metro station (A6) on the Taoyuan Airport MRT. A new infill station (tentative name: Wenzizun, station code: A5a) is planned to be constructed on the Taoyuan Airport MRT to enable transfers with the light rail system.[21]

An extension to Banqiao District is also being planned, known as the Taishan–Banqiao light rail, and would terminate at Juguang station on the under-construction Wanda-Shulin line.[22]

Network map

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Including Circular line, a part of Taipei Metro system
  2. ^ Design/Service
  3. ^ Design/Service

References

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  1. ^ "公司簡介-新北大眾捷運股份有限公司". www.ntmetro.com.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Newly opened the first section of the Danhai LRT Lanhai Line - [WTM] Railway & Travel News". en.wtmnews.net. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ^ "Ankeng LRT begins trial operations with free rides until March 12". Focus Taiwan. Central News Agency (CNA). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  4. ^ "捷運環狀線 1月31日通車". 21 January 2020.
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  6. ^ a b "Metro Taipei Circular Line Driverless". Hitachi Rail. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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  8. ^ "Map of new Taipei MRT Circular Line now up". Taiwan News. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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  10. ^ Central News Agency (2019-10-25). "1st section of Taipei MRT Circular Line set to operate by year-end | Taiwan News | 2019-10-25 23:20:00". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  11. ^ "Taipei MRT Circular Line to Face Inspection Jan. 5". Global News for New Immigrants. Ministry of Interior, National Immigration Agency. 2019-12-28. Archived from the original on 2020-01-11. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Taipei Circular Line Kicks Off". Railway Gazette. 17 March 2009. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  13. ^ "Circular Line Phase I Soon to Be Added to Taipei MRT Route Network to Provide the Public with More Comfortable and Convenient Transportation Services" (Press release). Taipei: Taipei City Government, Department of Rapid Transit Systems. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  14. ^ "路線說明" [Description of Line]. Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City (in Chinese). 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  15. ^ "路線說明" [Description of Line]. Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City (in Chinese). 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
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  18. ^ 中央通訊社 (2025-03-20). "捷運汐東線開工拚2032年完工 將銜接基捷、民生線 | 生活". 中央社 CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  19. ^ TVBS. "年前報喜訊！捷運汐東線終核定 賴品妤呼籲速動工│TVBS新聞網". TVBS (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  20. ^ "新北捷運五年有成|新北市政府捷運工程局". www.dorts.ntpc.gov.tw (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  21. ^ "五股泰山輕軌 - 新北市政府捷運工程局" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government. 2022-10-26.
  22. ^ "泰山板橋輕軌 - 新北市政府捷運工程局" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Department of Rapid Transit Systems, New Taipei City Government. 2022-10-26.
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