Taipei Metro facts for kids
The Taipei Metro is a super cool train system in Taipei, Taiwan. It's like a giant network of underground and elevated trains that helps people get around the city quickly and easily. Imagine 108 different stations (or 117 if you count the big transfer spots twice!) and 5 main train lines, plus 2 smaller ones. All together, these trains travel over 131 kilometers (about 81 miles) of tracks! The Taipei Metro was actually the very first metro system in Taiwan.
This amazing system works like a spiderweb, with most train lines starting from the center of Taipei and spreading out. The metro runs every day from 6 in the morning until midnight, and sometimes even later for special events like New Year celebrations. You won't have to wait long for a train, as they usually come every 1.5 to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day and which line you're on. Remember, it's against the rules to smoke anywhere in the metro, and you can't eat or drink once you're past the ticket gates.
During busy times, like when people are going to or from work and school, the stations can get really crowded! Especially at big transfer stations like Taipei Main Station, Zhongxiao Fuxing, and Minquan West Road. When you're on the train, you'll hear announcements in four different languages: Mandarin, English, Taiwanese, and Hakka.
Exploring the Metro Lines
The Taipei Metro has several colorful lines, each taking you to different parts of the city:
- Red Line: This line connects Tamsui all the way to Taipei 101. It passes through popular spots like Beitou, Shilin (where the famous night market is!), and Taipei Main Station.
- Green Line: Running from Songshan to Xindian, this line goes through areas like Zhongshan, Beimen, and Ximen.
- Blue Line: This line connects Zhongxiao Fuxing to Longshan Temple. It's a great way to reach Ximen and Taipei Main Station.
- Orange Line: From Xingtian Temple to Dingpu, this line takes you through Songjiang Nanjing, Dongmen, and Guting.
- Brown Line: This line connects Songshan Airport to Taipei Zoo. It also stops at Technology Building, Zhongxiao Fuxing, and Nanjing Fuxing.
A Look Back: Metro History
The Taipei Metro has grown a lot over the years!
- November 24, 2013: A new part of the Red Line opened, connecting Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station to Xiangshan Station. This made it easier to reach the famous Taipei 101 area.
- November 15, 2014: The Songshan Line opened! This was a big deal because it changed how the Green Line worked, allowing trains to run directly between Songshan and Xindian.
Images for kids
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Headquarters of Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, where the metro is managed.
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A signal and track switch on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line.
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Sanchong is a station where you can switch between the Taipei Metro and the Taoyuan Airport MRT.
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A single-journey ticket, which is a small RFID token.
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Inside a Taipei Metro train during a busy time.
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Tracks where trains are parked at Beitou Depot.
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Train washing facilities at Beitou Depot.
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Inside the workshop at Beitou Depot.
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The building at Xindian Depot.
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Tracks for parking trains at Xindian Depot.
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Access and parking tracks at Nangang Depot.
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A view of Muzha Depot from above.
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Trains parked at Muzha Depot.
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A special Public Art Train at South Depot.
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See also
In Spanish: Metro de Taipéi para niños
