The airport MRT is expected to begin operations by the end of next year, potentially reducing travel time from Beitou to Taoyuan Airport to just 35 minutes

Article / MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team

 

The airport MRT is expected to open by the end of next year ! The Taiwan High Speed Rail Bureau stated that once operational, the Taoyuan Airport MRT will span approximately 51.03 kilometers and feature a total of 22 stations, starting from Taipei Main Station and passing through Sanchong, Xinzhuang, Taishan, Linkou, Terminals 1 to 3 of the airport, Dayuan, Taoyuan, Zhongli and other areas. Travel time from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport will be just 35 minutes, significantly shortening the journey for passengers traveling to and from the airport.

The High Speed Rail Bureau stated that dynamic signal testing for the main line of the “Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Access MRT System Construction Project” has been gradually carried out by the contractor since mid-January this year. The dynamic testing of the main line from Taipei Station (A1) to Zhongli Huanbei Station (A21) is being conducted in six sections. Among them, dynamic testing on the main line between Linghang Station (A17) and Huanbei Station (A21) has already begun, with ongoing testing in each section. Additionally, the section between Taipei Station (A1) and Sanchong Station (A2) is expected to join the dynamic testing phase in October this year.

 

As of the end of January this year, the overall progress of the airport MRT project stands at 91.77%. Aside from the civil engineering, track works, and installation of various mechanical and electrical equipment between Sanchong Station (A2) and Zhongli Huanbei Station (A21), which have all been completed, power has also been supplied to three main substations including the Qingpu Depot. Currently, dynamic and integration tests for the mechanical and electrical systems are ongoing. Furthermore, the rail laying work for the section between Taipei Station and Sanchong Station has been completed. The concrete pouring for the floating slab track bed at Taipei Station (A1) was finished at the end of 2013, and work continues on slab lifting and aluminothermic welding. Power supply and signaling systems are also fully underway for installation.

 

The High Speed Rail Bureau stated that dynamic signal testing for the main line is one of the most critical test items this year. Moving forward, the bureau will continue to urge the contractor to complete testing for each section and expedite progress. Ensuring quality, system stability, and safety, all pre-operational testing preparations will be completed to achieve the goal of full commercial operation by the end of 2015.

 

 

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