Taipei City Government

Mayor Ko Wen-je joined Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan in inspecting the A1 Taipei Main Station stop of Taoyuan International Airport MRT on July 2.
Following a briefing by the Department of Rapid Transit Systems on the characteristics of A1 station, as well as services regarding pick-up and drop-off, advance check-in, and baggage check, the two leaders took a walk from A1 station to Taiwan Railways Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail Station, and the MRT Station on the Songshan Line.
The mayor of Taipei expressed his satisfaction over the quality of the new Airport Line, which he believes will provide a more convenient travel between Taipei and the international airport, effectively expanding the activity radius for local residents.
Ko touted that in the future, visitors will be able to check-in at Taipei Main Station and have their luggage checked before taking a 35-minute ride to Taoyuan International Airport. Boasting 22 stations, the 51Km-long MRT airport line will play an important role in connecting Taipei, New Taipei, and Northern Taoyuan.
Despite his overall positive comments on the A1 infrastructure, Ko noted that successful operations of an MRT network should also entail noise buffers, firefighting capabilities, well-designed moving directions, transportation arrangement, installation of moving walkways, among others.
As to when the A1 Taipei Main Station will open to the public, Mayor Cheng pointed out that both examinations and preparations are under way to ensure the slated launch of the airport MRT in December this year set by President Ma Ying-jeou.