Banqiao Line, Taipei Metro

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Type Rapid transit Stations 6		Termini Ximen Fuzhong Opened December 24, 1999

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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