Xiaobitan branch line

The Xiaobitan Branch Line is an elevated branch line of the Songshan–Xindian line on the Taipei Metro. It functions as a light metro, with a single C371 train set of 3 cars being used. Xiaobitan station itself is built inside the Xindian Depot. The branch line is long and has two stations.

History

24 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line opens for free trials.
29 September 2004: Xiaobitan Line begins revenue service.
22 July 2006: A three-car train set built especially for the Xiaobitan Branch Line begins operations.
6 October 2007: Due to strong winds from Typhoon Krosa, service was temporarily suspended from 3:30 PM.

When the line first opened, some people complained about noise problems. Thus, sound-muffling walls were built along the tracks coming into the station.
The line has a capacity of 4,140 passengers per hour.