Xiaobitan branch line explained
The Taipei Metro Xiaobitan Branch Line is a high-capacity, elevated branch line of the Songshan–Xindian line. Although it is a high-capacity line, only 1 train set (3 cars) is currently being used.[1] Xiaobitan station itself is built inside the Xindian Depot.[1] [2] The branch line is 1.9km (01.2miles) long and has two stations.
History
- 24 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line opens for free trials.
- 29 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line begins revenue service.
- 22 July 2006: A three-car train set built especially for the Xiaobitan Branch Line begins operations.
- 6 October 2007: Due to strong winds from Hurricane Krosa, service was temporarily suspended from 3:30 PM.[3]
When the line first opened, some people complained about noise problems.[4] Thus, sound-muffling walls were built along the tracks coming into the station.
The line has a capacity of 4,140 passengers per hour.
Stations
| Code | Station Name | Transfer | District |
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| English | Chinese |
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| G03 | | Chinese: 七張 | | Xindian,New Taipei |
| G03A |
(Xindian Senior High School) | Chinese: 小碧潭<br />(新店高中) | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: First Stage of Taipei MRT (Already under Revenue Service) . Department of Rapid Transit Systems, TCG . 2009-07-04 . 2014-05-26 . 2015-05-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150527071013/http://english.dorts.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=205657&ctNode=19582&mp=115002 . live .
- Web site: Xiaobitan line to be halted temporarily in off-peak. The China Times. 2008-11-22. 2010-06-15. 2011-06-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20110612004838/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2008/11/22/184421/Xiaobitan-line.htm. live.
- News: Transportation hit by Typhoon Krosa. Taipei Times. 2007-10-07. 2010-06-15. 2008-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20081006040858/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/10/07/2003382053. live.
- News: Small protest mars opening of MRT branch. Taipei Times. 2004-09-30. 2010-06-15. 2011-05-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20110514085447/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/09/30/2003204957. live.
