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Banqiao Line, Taipei Metro

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Type
  
Rapid transit

Stations
  
6

Termini
  
Ximen Fuzhong

Opened
  
December 24, 1999

Banqiao Line, Taipei Metro

Locale
  
Taipei and New Taipei,  Republic of China (Taiwan)

Operator(s)
  
Taipei Rapid Transit System

The Taipei Metro Banqiao (Banciao) Line (Chinese: 板橋線) is a high-capacity underground line and is a major transportation route between Taipei and New Taipei. It runs from Ximen in western Taipei to Fuzhong in eastern Taipei, consisting of 6 stations and 7.2 km of track. It provides through access to the Nangang and Tucheng Lines and is part of the Blue Line.

History

  • December 24, 1999: The line opened between Longshan Temple and Taipei City Hall.
  • August 31, 2000: The section between Longshan Temple and Xinpu commenced operations.
  • May 31, 2006: The section between Xinpu and Fuzhong opened.

    • References

    Banqiao Line, Taipei Metro Wikipedia
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