Overview

• Hyundai Rotem has signed a 420 billion-won ($298.1 million) contract to supply fully automated trainsets for Taichung's Blue Line metro project.
• The Blue Line, spanning 24.78 kilometers with 20 stations, is the second of four planned metro lines in Taichung, Taiwan's second-largest city.
• Each three-car trainset will carry up to 530 passengers at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, using lightweight aluminum bodies for durability and energy efficiency.
• The project aims to significantly improve commuting for local office workers and students in the rapidly growing urban area.
• Hyundai Rotem's successful track record in Taiwan, including past collaborations with Taiwan Railways and metro systems in Kaohsiung and Taipei, contributed to securing the bid.