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Reporter Zhang Yazhu / Taichung Report【10:17 Released ｜11:36 Update the form and re-ride information】
After waiting 11 years, the people of Taichung can start taking the MRT in the middle of this month! The Taichung MRT Green Line completed the inspection on October 25. After actively improving and submitting to the Ministry of Transportation to apply for the operating permit, the Minister of Transportation Lin Jialong signed the approval document on November 6 and issued the official letter of the operating permit. The news came out Mayor Lu Xiuyan was excited to share the good news with citizens and said that this is the best New Year’s gift for Chinese citizens. After yesterday’s meeting and discussion, Lu Xiuyan announced the trial operation time at today’s municipal meeting (10), which was determined to be 11/16. During this month, people can take free trial rides at 18 stations across the line as long as they have e-tickets. .
▲ Trial operation of Taichung MRT green line was confirmed for one month on November 16. The public can ride for free and it will officially open to traffic on December 19. (Image / photo data)
The long-awaited Taichung MRT Green Line has been approved by the central government a few days ago, and everyone is also curious, when can the test trip start? In response, Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan announced at today’s municipal meeting that the trial operation period will be from November 16 to December 15, and the official opening date will be December 19. A completion ceremony will be held as a Christmas present for the citizens of Taichung. With New Year’s gifts, keep your promise to complete and open to traffic on schedule. Not only that, Lu Xiuyan will also personally send an invitation letter to sincerely invite President Tsai Ing-wen, the former mayor of Taichung and the Minister of Transportation to witness this historic moment and participate in the opening of the Green Line MRT.
Regarding the form of shipment, remind the public that the “free trial and experience operation” is a full month. Individuals with e-tickets, including leisure travel cards, all-in-one cards, love gold cards, etc., can board for free and freely enter and exit 18 stations along the line. If you don’t bring the e-ticket, you can buy it at the passenger information desk at the station. Part of the time, Nov. 16-Dec. 6, the test ride will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, every 5 minutes during peak hours on weekdays, every 8 minutes during off-peak hours and every 8 minutes on holidays; 12 From 7 to 15, as the official operating time approaches, we will follow the official hours in the future. Test attractions will be open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, and every 15 minutes during the period night (23:00 to 24:00).
Since the epidemic is still in the anti-epidemic period, Taichung MRT Corporation also reminds the public to wear a mask throughout the journey and observe the “MRT label” such as not eating or drinking at the station or in the wagon. After waiting so long, the Taichung MRT Green Line was finally available to board. As soon as the news broke, the citizens of Taichung and the people in Central were very excited and happy, and all expressed their expectation to be able to try the trip next Monday.
