Alstom has delivered the first fully automated Metropolis train for Taipei Wanda Line as part of a contract for the supply of 35 four-car trains as well as the delivery of Urbalis CBTC driverless signalling system, SCADA system, and platform screen doors.
The four-car Metropolis train has been handed over to the Department of Rapid Transit Systems and the Taipei City Government.
The 22.8 km Taipei Wanda Line is a medium capacity line that will enable seamless connections between Taipei and New Taipei City, reducing travel time by 30 minutes once fully operational. Passengers will benefit from more convenient travel between districts in New Taipei City, including Zhonghe, Shulin, Tucheng, and Xinzhuang.
The handover ceremony was held at Jin-Cheng Depot and jointly hosted by Chiang Wan-an, Mayor of Taipei City, and Hou Yu-ih, Mayor of New Taipei City. Representatives from the Bureau Français de Taipei, the Alstom-led consortium, and Taiwanese engineering and contracting services company CTCI were also in attendance.
“With the Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line, we are not just building a metro line; we are enhancing connectivity, reducing travel times, and promoting sustainable urban living. This project is a significant step forward in our commitment to improving public transport and fostering economic growth for the communities we serve,” Ling Fang, President, Alstom Asia Pacific said.
In partnership with CTCI, the Alstom-led consortium was awarded a contract to provide an integrated metro system by the Systemwide E&M Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems of Taipei City Government (SEMPO). Phase One, signed in 2018, is 9.5 km long with 9 stations and Phase Two, signed in 2020, covers an additional 13.3 km with 13 stations.
As part of the contract, Alstom supplies 35 Metropolis metro trains, the Urbalis Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) driverless signalling system, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and platform screen doors. Alstom and CTCI will collaborate on project management and system integration. CTCI will provide the track work, power supply, depot equipment, telecommunication, and ticketing systems. The Metropolis metro trainset is manufactured at Alstom’s industrial unit in Taubaté, Brazil.
The Wanda Zhonghe Shulin Line, which interchanges with four other lines, will be a game-changer for commuters in Taipei and further cements Alstom’s commitment to Taiwan, where it has maintained an active presence for over 40 years.
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