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March 25, 2025 | Metros

Construction of Tainan’s Blue Line to start next year

First metro line in Taiwanese city will be followed by four others now under development.

March 22, 2024 | Metros

Taiwan’s transport ministry approves Blue Line metro project in Tainan

Construction of the 8.93km Blue Line is scheduled to start in 2026.

January 2, 2024 | Policy

TRA becomes Taiwan Railway Corporation

Restructuring has seen government assume $US 5.5bn of TRA debt.

May 5, 2023 | Main line

Work starts on Taitung - Jhihben line in Taiwan

Project forms part of East Coast Line upgrade.

March 29, 2023 | Fleet

Taiwan High Speed Rail to sign $US 935m contract for 12 Shinkansen trains

After four years of negotiations, THSR has agreed the price for 12 N700S trains.

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