MiTAC Wins Xizhi-Donghu MRT Line Contract, Including Future E&M Expansion for Keelung and Minsheng-Xizhi Lines
MiTAC Information Technology Corp. (MiTAC) has secured the contract for the turnkey project of the Xizhi-Donghu MRT line in collaboration with Malaysian company Gamuda Berhad and Dong Pi Co. The total value of the project amounts to NT$31.96 billion (US 995 million), and construction is set to begin in early 2025, with completion targeted for 2032.
This new line is set to alleviate Xizhi’s long-standing traffic congestion and will link the future Keelung MRT and the Minsheng-Xizhi MRT lines, further integrating the Greater Taipei transportation network.
Key Role of MiTAC’s Team
MiTAC Information Technology possesses over 40 years of expertise in railway E&M (Electrical and Mechanical) system engineering, smart rail technology, and automated fare collection systems, along with a wealth of technical talent and project experience. In this Xizhi-Donghu MRT line project, MiTAC will undertake the primary tasks for the E&M system, including the following core components:
- Communication Systems: Ensuring seamless, real-time data transmission during MRT operations.
- Power Supply Systems: Establishing a reliable and stable power infrastructure for trains and supporting systems.
- Automated Fare Collection Systems: Implementing advanced fare collection technology for a streamlined passenger experience.
- Platform Screen Door Systems: Improving passenger safety and operational efficiency.
MiTAC will fully dedicate its resources to improve train operations and boost the efficiency and passenger experience on the Xizhi-Donghu MRT line.
MiTAC’s Global Track Record in Rail Transit Projects
MiTAC has decades of experience in the rail transit sector and have participated in numerous large-scale railway projects worldwide, including:
- Taipei Metro Automatic Fare Collection System: software and hardware for fare collection, gates, ticket vending machines, and passenger query machines.
- Taipei Metro Circular Line: the central control system, communication system, power supply, automated fare collection, and platform screen doors.
- New Taipei Metro Sanying Line: communication systems, power supply, central control, fare collection, and signaling systems.
- Taiwan Railway: 5G x AIoT Train Protection Monitoring Platform and Axle Counter system.
- Taiwan High-Speed Rail Automatic Fare Collection System: Automatic Fare Collection System, Fare Gates, and the T-Express app System.
- Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line: signaling system engineering.
- Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Metro Line 1: signaling, communication, and power supply systems.
MiTAC Celebrates its’s 50 Years of Innovation in Smart Transportation
Marking its 50th anniversary, MiTAC continues to lead the digital transformation in Taiwan’s transportation sector. Chairman Mr. Su Liang emphasized the importance of the Xizhi-Donghu MRT win in furthering MiTAC’s global ambitions in smart transportation. With the growing adoption of AIoT and edge computing technologies, MiTAC is poised to drive the digitalization of future transit systems, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations.
Project Overview
The Xizhi-Donghu MRT project includes 6 stations and 1 depot, covering a distance of 5.6 kilometers. Future expansion plans for the Keelung MRT will add 13 stations across 15.6 kilometers, while the Minsheng-Xizhi Line will include 9 stations over 11.02 kilometers. These projects are set to significantly enhance the public transportation network in the Greater Taipei area.
References:
1 New Taipei City Government Department of Rapid Transit Systems: Xizhi-Donghu Line, Keelung MRT, Minsheng-Xizhi Line.
New Taipei City Government Policy Achievement Website: Greater Taipei Area MRT System Route Map.
