The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Railway Administration convened the Executive Yuan’s Council of Engineering, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the Taoyuan City Government for an on-site inspection of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line, to gain a firsthand understanding of the route corridor, stations, and transfer nodes along the line. (Photo provided by the Taoyuan City Rapid Transit Engineering Bureau)
As the Taoyuan Metro network continues to expand, the planned Green Line is designed to connect Taoyuan’s urban core, the Dazhu area of Luzhu District, and Qingpu. Currently in the feasibility study review phase, the Green Line spans approximately 15.76 kilometers and includes 15 planned stations. On the 14th, the Railway Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications convened the Executive Yuan’s Council of Engineering, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the Taoyuan City Government for an on-site inspection to directly assess the route corridor, stations, and transfer nodes. The City’s Rapid Transit Engineering Bureau presented an overview of the overall plan and provided on-site explanations, aiming to better grasp local needs and jointly advance the review process for the Green Line, demonstrating the central and local governments’ commitment to accelerating rail infrastructure development in Taoyuan.
According to the presentation by the Rapid Transit Engineering Bureau, the primary purpose of the metro system is to accommodate development in Taoyuan’s metropolitan core, the Dazhu area of Luzhu District, and the Qingpu High-Speed Rail Special Zone. Under the current plan, the line will integrate with other major rail networks—including the Metro Green Line, Brown Line, Orange Line, Silver Line, Airport MRT, and High-Speed Rail—to form a comprehensive transfer network, maximizing the benefits of the integrated transit system and gradually realizing Taoyuan’s vision of a metro network comprising “one ring, three hubs, and 21 lines.”
The Green Line will utilize a light rail system, starting from the Taoyuan Municipal Stadium, passing through Taoyuan’s urban planning area and the Dazhu area of Luzhu District, and terminating at the Qingpu Asia Silicon Valley Innovation and R&D Center. Spanning approximately 15.76 kilometers, the line includes 12 elevated stations and 3 at-grade stations, with an estimated service population of around 700,000.
Liu Qing-feng, Director of the Rapid Transit Engineering Bureau, stated that the feasibility study report for the Green Line was submitted to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for review in February and August of this year. This on-site inspection by central authorities allows for a direct assessment of current development conditions along the Green Line—from Taoyuan’s core urban area and Luzhu’s Dazhu district to the Qingpu High-Speed Rail Special Zone—as well as the planning of key stations and transfer nodes, helping to clarify relevant issues arising during the project’s implementation.
Liu Qing-feng noted that this on-site inspection also enhances communication efficiency between central and local governments, ensuring that subsequent reviews are more precise and smooth. Given the Green Line’s critical role in Taoyuan’s overall transportation infrastructure and metro network development, local authorities will fully cooperate with the central government’s review
