Department of Rapid Transit Systems

Using the five operational MRT routes in the Taipei Metropolitan Area as a foundation, routes are to be extended and developed in areas with high concentrations of population and business to increase the density of MRT system services in accordance with the following considerations:
The construction on routes which have already been approved by the Executive Yuan, such as the Circular line north section & south section, and the Circular line east section andWanda-Zhonghe-Shulin line Phase I,  Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin line Phase II,  will be continued and completed in 10 years.
Upon being approved by the Executive Yuan, the construction of the Minsheng-Xizhi line will be commenced in 10 years.

In addition, in compliance with the Shezi Island Development Project, a light rail network in the Shezi, Shilin and Beitou areas is being planned.