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Taichung City awards rail contract for MRT Blue Line
Connecting east and west of Taichung, it will integrate with the city’s existing Green Line and enhance the capacity of Taichung’s public transport network.
The Rapid Transit System Bureau of Taichung City Government in Taiwan has awarded ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions a S$1.4bn contract to provide turnkey rail services for the new Taichung MRT Blue Line.
It is part of a broader contract with consortium partners Alstom Transport, CTCI Corporation and Hyundai Rotem Company, who will provide the signalling system, power supply system and rolling stock respectively.
Automated rail line
The 24.78km fully automated Blue Line comprises eight elevated stations and 12 underground stations. Connecting the east and west of Taichung, the Blue Line will be integrated with the city’s existing Green Line and is poised to enhance the capacity of Taichung’s public transport network when completed.
The contracted scope covers a period of about 14 years and is expected to start in the second quarter of 2025.
“With an experienced and dedicated local team of experts in Taiwan, we are fully committed to executing this project and delivering a world-class metro system that will improve connectivity and contribute to Taichung City’s development”
ST Engineering Urban Solutions will lead overall project management and systems integration, provide rail electronics including communications system, automatic fare collection system, platform screen doors and SCADA system, and oversee the development of the above-ground train depot.
This contract builds on ST Engineering Urban Solutions’ current turnkey rail projects and expands its rail footprint in Taiwan.
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“This win reflects our strong technical and engineering expertise and further affirms our reputation as a trusted provider of turnkey rail services with expertise in managing and successfully delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects,” said Chew Men Leong, president of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering.
“With an experienced and dedicated local team of experts in Taiwan, we are fully committed to executing this project and delivering a world-class metro system that will improve connectivity and contribute to Taichung City’s development.”
ST Engineering Urban Solutions has a 32-year track record in implementing rail projects in Taiwan, supported by a growing and skilled workforce. Its projects include delivering rail electronics solutions for the Taichung MRT Green Line and providing full turnkey rail services for projects in several Taiwan cities. This latest contract adds to its global track record of over 200 rail projects in more than 50 cities.
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