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Four o’clock dismissal floods MRT stations — Astonishing scenes from the typhoon holiday

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Due to Typhoon Maria hitting Taiwan, Taipei City announced a work and school suspension at 16:00, leading to a surge of commuters heading home. Major MRT stations were flooded with returning passengers, especially at transfer points where two or three lines intersect, which became extremely crowded. Many passengers even waited on the platform for...

 By MOOK Scenic Spots Home, compiled report

As Typhoon Maria approached Taiwan, Taipei City declared a work and school suspension at 16:00, prompting a rush of people leaving work. Major MRT stations were inundated with commuters heading home, especially at multi-line transfer hubs where the platforms were packed. Many passengers had to wait on the platform for quite a while.

Commuters flooded into the MRT stations, with platforms packed full of waiting passengers, resembling scenes from New Year’s Eve. (Photo / WEN-LING)

A large number of passengers poured into the MRT stations — safety is especially important, as seen here at Nanjing Fuxing Station. (Photo / WEN-LING)

The intensity of Typhoon Maria has weakened to a moderate typhoon, with reduced wind force levels. The public remains concerned about whether there will be another work and school suspension tomorrow, with further updates expected around 10 p.m.
 

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