Xiaobitan branch line

The Taipei Metro Xiaobitan Branch Line is a high-capacity, elevated branch line of the Songshan–Xindian line. Although it is a high-capacity line, only 1 train set (3 cars) is currently being used. Xiaobitan station itself is built inside the Xindian Depot. The branch line is 1.9 km 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 Hurricane 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.