Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation ─ Metro Service

Location: In high-capacity systems, these are located at the nose and tail of each train, next to the train operator’s cabin.

Use: In case of an emergency, please follow the train operator’s instructions and evacuate the train through the emergency exits and follow the tracks back to the station platform.

Location: In high-capacity systems, four portable fire extinguishers are distributed at either end of each car. In Wenhu Line, fire extinguishers are place next to the doors at either end of each car.

Location: In high-capacity systems, there are four intercoms, one next to each door of the car. In Wenhu Line, there are two intercoms, one next to the door at each end of the car.

Instructions:
In high-capacity systems:
1. Press red button all the way down and release.
2. Wait for 3 seconds.
3. Stand close to the intercom to speak with train operator.
In Wenhu Line, press down on the intercom button to communicate with staff at the Operation Control Center.

Location: Above each door.

Use: In an emergency, follow Operations Control Center's instruction to operate the evacuation handle on the door facing the central aisle.

Note: It is advisable to first use the Emergency Intercom to communicate with the Operation Control Center before opening the doors manually with the Emergency Handle.

Improper use of the Emergency Handle will incur a fine of NT$50,000.

Wenhu Line Evacuation Handle

Wenhu Line Evacuation Handle

Location: Beside the base of both sides on the exterior of each car.

Use: In an emergency, rotate handle clockwise 90 degrees.

All car/platform doors are equipped with a hit-and-reopen device to prevent accidental injury.