What is the Bannan line?

What is the Bannan line?

The Bannan or Blue line (code BL) is a metro line in Taipei, Taiwan operated by Taipei Metro with a total of 23 stations serving the districts of Nangang, Xinyi, Daan, Zhongshan, Wanhua, Banqiao and Tucheng. The line’s name is a portmanteau of Banqiao and Nangang. The entire line runs underground.

How much is the MRT fare in Taipei?

A single-journey ticket costs between NT$30 and NT$160, depending on the distance. (Getting in and out of the same station is NT$30. The fare for taking Express Train and Commuter Train is the same.) A ride from the Taipei Main Station to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is NT$160.

How do I get to Meco?

Getting there: Take the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and get off at Gangqian station exit at Exit 2. Turn left at the corner of the school and walk to MECO at the end of the block across the street.

Is Taipei metro good?

Taipei Metro has a customer satisfaction level of 95.9% (2017 statistic) and these are due to its excellent customer service and facilities for commuters: Train punctuality averages at an impressive 99.75%, slightly below Hong Kong which had 99.9% on-time performance (2017 figure)

How many MRT stations are there in Taipei?

The route will be about 7.5 km long and connect 11 stations and one depot. Stretching from the Circular line north section & south section, the eastern Taipei north-south MRT system (Circular Line East Section) will connect the Wenhu line, Songshan line, Bannan line and Xinyi line.

When will the Taipei Metro start operating?

People in all districts of Taipei and some areas in New Taipei City can enjoy the rail transit. The Circular Line is expected to operate by the end of 2016. In addition, more metro lines will be put into service in the following years, such as Wanda Line, Minsheng-Xizhi Line, Shenkeng Line and Xinzhuang Line Extension.

What is the Wenhu line of Taipei Metro?

The Wenhu Line of the Taipei Metro is a medium-capacity line primarily for commuters living in the suburban areas of Taipei City, traveling from Taipei Zoo in Muzha in the southeast to Neihu and Nangang in the northeast, looping through downtown Taipei.

Which is the first metro system in Taiwan?

Taipei Metro was the first metro system in Taiwan. The initial network was approved for construction in 1986 and work started two years later. The first line opened in 1996 and by 2000, 62 stations were in service on three main lines.

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