Taichung classes will be closed tomorrow, Zhongjie adjusts class intervals to 15 minutes

As Typhoon Qiangbi hits, the Taichung City Government announced that work and classes will be suspended tomorrow (23rd). Taichung MRT Corporation stated that the MRT Green Line will adjust the class interval to 15 minutes in line with the suspension of classes and classes, and will flexibly adjust the class interval based on travel demand and weather conditions. In addition, the "Jiewu 103" space at the old station will be temporarily closed to the public at the same time. Passengers are advised to pay attention to relevant information.

Zhongjie Company stated that in response to the possibility of strong winds and heavy rains caused by the typhoon, it has fully activated the typhoon prevention contingency mechanism. The traffic control center will continue to monitor the wind and operating conditions 24 hours a day. Stations and maintenance personnel will also strengthen inspections of stations, trains and various facilities and equipment, increase vigilance, and take various contingency measures in a timely manner according to on-site conditions to ensure the safety of passengers and traffic.

Zhongjie Company stated that when the average wind reaches level 7, the train will slow down to a speed of 40 kilometers per hour; when the average wind reaches level 8, or the instantaneous wind reaches level 10, the train will suspend operation. When the wind weakens to an average level of less than level 8 and an instantaneous wind level of less than level 10, and lasts for 2 hours, track inspections will be started immediately, and train operations will be resumed after confirming that it is safe to operate.

Zhongjie Corporation reminds that passengers can check the latest operating information at any time through the Taichung MRT official website, Facebook fan page and Taichung MRT APP. If you have any related service needs, you can call the customer service hotline (04) 3706-3606 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.