Systems
Wenhu Line
Rolling Stock
- Each train consists of two married pairs of 2 cars each, totaling 4 cars.
- Maximum Speed: 80 km per hour.
- Each train can accommodate about 386 passengers for BOMBARDIER trains. Each train can accommodate about 400 passengers for MATRA trains. (Based on 5 standing persons per square meter)
- Car floor and platform are at the same elevation, making it easy for passengers, particularly the disabled, to get in and out.
Control Mode
- Operation Control Center controls the entire operation of the line, which is computerized, fully automated, and driverless. A built-in safety-orientation mechanism ensures passenger safety.
- Manual operation is possible when necessary.
Platform
- Platforms are of the side type and island type.
- There are screen doors on the platform and a 3 cm gap between the platform edge and the train. Passengers in wheelchairs should move backward when entering or departing a train.
- Dwell time of a train at the station: 20~35 seconds; transfer station: 35~50 seconds.
Track
- The entire system comprises underground and elevated sections consisting of reinforced concrete and steel tracks.
- Wheels: Rubber tires.
Attributes
- Low pollution, high convenience, reliability, and safety.
Tamsui-Xinyi Line, the Songshan-Xindian Line, the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line and the Bannan Line.
Rolling Stock
- Each train consists of two 3-car EMUs, totaling 6 cars.
- Maximum Speed: 80km per hour.
- Each train can accommodate 1,672 passengers (Based on 5 standing persons per square meter).
- Car floor and platform are on the same elevation, making it easy for passengers, particularly the disabled, to get in and out.
Operation Control Mode
- The train is operated by a train driver with the guidance of the signal system.
- Train operation is also under the Operation Control Center’s supervision. A built-in safety-orientation mechanism ensures passenger safety.
Platform
- Platforms may be of the single side type, the island type, double level single side type, double level island type, or composite type.
- At some stations, platform screen doors (PSD) were installed at the construction stage, such as the Dongmen-Luzhou/Huilong section of the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line; the Dongmen-Xiangshan section of the Tamsui-Xinyi Line; the Beimen-Songshan section of the Songshan-Xindian Line; as well as Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and Dingpu stations on the Bannan Line.
- The gap between platform edge and train is about 10cm. Passengers in wheelchairs should reverse when entering or leaving a train.
- Dwell time of a train at the station: 20~35 seconds; transfer station: 35~50 seconds.
Track
- The entire system comprises underground, elevated, and ground sections as required by respective situations.
- Wheels: made of steel to run on steel rails.
Attributes
- Low pollution, high convenience, reliability, and safety.
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