The Ankeng light rail () (code K) is a light rail transit (LRT) line in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, operated by New Taipei Metro. The route begins in Shuangcheng, terminating at Shisizhang where it links with the Circular line. The line is known in the New Taipei Metro system as the Khaki line, or line K. It opened on 10 February 2023 and began service the following day. The rolling stock for the line is produced in Taiwan.
The trams on the Ankeng light rail are a partial battery-powered tram service, with some parts - especially the road running areas - battery powered while the rest is via overhead line electrification catenary at 750V DC. The line uses trams from the Taiwan Rolling Stock Company, most likely the same type of trams used for the Danhai light rail.
Construction started around April 2016 on the road level part between Shuangcheng and Jinwen University of Science and Technology stations, with the first tracks laid in November 2018.
A depot is located just past Shuangcheng station, near Antai Road. The depot is built on (or on the side of) a mountain, with a single bore tunnel capable of two tracks inside going through the mountain to arrive at Shuangcheng station, The train yard construction site is visible on Google Maps.visible on Google Maps
As of September 2022, the line was 92.54% complete. As of December 2021, the elevated section was still under construction, although the Anxin bridge over the Xindian river was 98.13% completed. As of February 2022, the first trams had arrived and entered testing on the track.
On February 10, 2023, the Ankeng LRT officially started operations and passengers could ride for free during the first month.
Stations
Code Station name Station type Locale Sta. distance (km) Opened date Transfer Structure Platform Previous Total Ankeng light rail Ground Side Xindian New Taipei 0.000 2023-2-10 rowspan="8" Elevated Island 0.622 0.622 Ground Side 0.669 1.291 0.520 1.811 0.660 2.471 Elevated Hybrid 1.345 3.816 Side 0.860 4.676 1.425 6.101 Island 1.097 7.198 Reference:
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Fares Fares start at NT$20, and are modeled on the Danhai Light Rail's fares. Fees are charged according to the distance of the route: NT$20 for less than 5 kilometers, NT$25 for 5 to 8 kilometers, and NT$25 for one trip at most. The Frequent Passenger Program is also applicable, and there is a NT$50 discount for every NT$200 spent onboarding.
See also Rail transport in Taiwan List of railway stations in Taiwan Danhai light rail Sanying line
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