Zhonghe–Xinlu line

The Zhonghe–Xinlu or Orange line (code O) is a metro line in Taipei operated by the Taipei Metro, named after the districts it connects: Zhonghe, Xinzhuang and Luzhou. The line starts at Nanshijiao in Zhonghe, passes through central Taipei, then splits into two branches: one to Huilong via Xinzhuang and one to Luzhou.

Zhonghe–Xinlu line
Daqiaotou station platform
Overview
Other name(s)Orange line
StatusIn service
LocaleTaipei and New Taipei, Taiwan
Termini
Stations26
Service
TypeRapid transit
Services
  • Nanshijiao–Huilong (Xinzhuang branch)
  • Nanshijiao–Luzhou (Luzhou branch)
Operator(s)Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
Depot(s)
  • Zhonghe
  • Luzhou
  • Xinzhuang
Rolling stockC371 (6-car)
History
Opened
  • 24 December 1998 (1998-12-24) (Nanshijiao–Guting)
  • 3 November 2010 (2010-11-03) (Zhongxiao Xinsheng–Luzhou)
  • 5 January 2012 (2012-01-05) (Daqiaotou–Fu Jen University)
  • 30 September 2012 (2012-09-30) (Guting–Zhongxiao Xinsheng)
  • 29 June 2013 (2013-06-29) (Fu Jen University–Huilong)
Technical
Line length29.3 km (18.2 mi)
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Route map

Luzhou Depot
O54
Luzhou
O53
Sanmin Senior High School
Xinzhuang depot
( future )
( future )
O21
Huilong
O52
St. Ignatius High School
(  )
O20
Danfeng
O19
Fu Jen University
O18
Xinzhuang
(  )
O17
Touqianzhuang
O16
Xianse Temple
Erchong Floodway
O51
Sanhe Junior High School
(   )
O15
Sanchong
O14
Cailiao
O50
Sanchong Elementary School
O13
Taipei Bridge
O12
Daqiaotou
O11
Minquan West Road
(  )
O10
Zhongshan Elementary School
O09
Xingtian Temple
O08
Songjiang Nanjing
(  )
(  West Coast )
(  )
O07
Zhongxiao Xinsheng
(  )
( )
O06
Dongmen
( )
( )
O05
Guting
( )
O04
Dingxi
O03
Yongan Market
O02
Jingan
(  )
Zhonghe Depot
O01
Nanshijiao
Zhonghe–Xinlu line
Traditional Chinese中和新蘆線
Simplified Chinese中和新芦线
Literal meaningCentral and new reed line
Orange line
Traditional Chinese橘線
Simplified Chinese橘线

The southern section between Nanshijiao and Guting opened in 1998. It was then connected to the Tamsui Line. Due to heavy traffic for residents in the districts of Luzhou and Sanchong travelling in and out of central Taipei, a metro line was planned to meet this urgent need. The line would eventually consist of two branches which connects to Guting via central Taipei. The extension fully opened in 2012.

The entire line, with the exception of the maintenance depot, is underground.

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