The Taipei Metro opened the Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station on Monday, establishing a new eastern terminal for the city's Red Line [1].
The expansion improves connectivity in the eastern district of Taipei and replaces Xiangshan Station as the end of the line. This addition marks the completion of a long-term infrastructure goal to reduce congestion and extend transit access to more residents.
The project took 10 years to complete [1]. The new terminal is a significant engineering feat, reaching a depth of 10 stories [1].
To celebrate the opening, the Taipei City Government is offering free rides between Xiangshan Station and the new Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station [1]. This promotion begins on Aug. 31 and will continue for the first month of service [1].
Officials said the extension was designed to better serve the eastern part of the city. The Red Line is one of the most heavily used corridors in the Taipei Metro system, and the new terminal is expected to shift commuter patterns by providing a more convenient entry point for those in the eastern district [1], [2].
The construction period spanned a decade, involving complex underground work to reach the required depth [1]. With the terminal now operational, the Taipei Metro continues to expand its footprint to accommodate the city's growing population and transit needs [1], [2].
“The project took 10 years to complete.”
The opening of the Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station represents a strategic shift in Taipei's urban transit layout. By moving the eastern terminus beyond Xiangshan, the city is attempting to decentralize traffic and provide direct rail access to the eastern district, potentially reducing reliance on buses and private vehicles in a high-density area.
