Taipei's metro, known as the MRT, opened in 1996. The system has 11 lines and 89 stations spanning 114.6 km. Another 110 km are under construction.
Last to open was an extension to the 8.2 km extension to the Xinzhuang Line in January 2012. A further extension to the line has been delayed due to concerns about damage to a leper hospital.
The elevated, fully automated
Mucha Line (seen above) is described as a medium capacity line
with spectacular views.
