The Xiaobitan Branch Line is an elevated branch line of the Songshan–Xindian line on the Taipei Metro. It functions as a light metro, with a single C371 train set of three cars being used. Xiaobitan station itself is built inside the Xindian Depot. The branch line is long and has two stations.
History
24 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line opens for free trials. 29 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line begins revenue service. 22 July 2006: A three-car train set built especially for the Xiaobitan Branch Line begins operations. 6 October 2007: Due to strong winds from Typhoon Krosa, service is temporarily suspended from 3:30 PM.
When the line first opened, some people complained about noise problems. Thus, sound-muffling walls were built along the tracks coming into the station.
The line has a capacity of 4,140 passengers per hour.
Stations Code Station name Station type Locale Sta. distance (km) Opened date Transfer Structure Platform Previous Total Xiaobitan branch line Underground Side Xindian New Taipei 0.00 1999-11-11 Elevated 1.94 1.94 2004–9–29
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