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.
! Total
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| Underground
| rowspan="2" | Side
| rowspan="2" | Xindian
| rowspan="2" | New Taipei
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| align="right" | 0.00
| 1999-11-11
| align="left" | File:AB-Kreuz.svg
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| Elevated
| align="right" | 1.94
| align="right" | 1.94
| 2004–9–29
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