Introduction ＼ History

History
Executive Yuan approved the initial network plan of the Mass Rapid Transit System in the Taipei Metropolitan area in 1986. Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation was founded in 1994 and the Muzha Line, a driverless and medium-capacity line, was operated in 1996. Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation sparked controversies after the opening of its first line at the beginning due to incidents such as fires and flat tires of the train, computer malfunction during a thunderstorm, and the French train manufacturer dropped out in the middle of the construction. Fortunately, difficulties had been overcome with the assistance of domestic technology consulting team. More metro lines are operated and expanded, including Tamsui Line in 1997, Xindian Line in 1999, the northern part of Zhonghe Line, and Nangang Line in 2000. The network of Taipei Rapid Transit System has become more and more complete and taking the MRT in Taipei is becoming easier and easier.