Life Center/Comprehensive Report
The MRT tracks of the New Taipei Ring Line were severely damaged during the 403 earthquake. The responsible New Taipei MRT Bureau chief reported on the 22nd that he died of myocardial infarction due to stress and overwork, which is regrettable. However, after the 21st, the section from Banqiao to Zhonghe was still not open to traffic, causing people to complain. New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi said that the damage was so serious that it would not be possible to repair it this year, and it would take at least a year.
The track is curved, parts and lines are scattered, New Taipei MRT circular line, after the earthquake on April 3, the track displacement between Banxin and Zhonghe stations. Looking from another angle, the bridge was shaken out of position and the pipeline joints were disconnected. On the 22nd, it was reported that the section chief of the New Taipei Rapid Transit Bureau named Zhou, who was responsible for the restoration, was suspected of being too stressed and overworked, which caused him to die of myocardial infarction due to a history of cardiovascular disease.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi said: “Officer Zhou passed away due to a sudden health condition. At that time, I patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him. Seriously, during this period, our colleagues have been working hard day and night in the face of disasters. It’s very hard, but I still want to remind all our hard-working colleagues that mental health cannot wait.” The section chief was working hard to repair, but he suddenly collapsed, which was heartbreaking. However, 21 days after the earthquake, Jiejie recovered. There doesn’t seem to be much progress in the transportation repair situation, and people can’t help but complain. It’s really inconvenient! People: “The MRT is easier to catch the time, and the wind blows all the time when we’re waiting for the bus.” People: “Just taking that bus has a big impact because it’s not very convenient.”
The MRT is still unavailable, so people can only find other commuting options. It was originally promised that traffic would be restored within one month, but New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi unexpectedly said that he would have to wait for another year. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi: “We have asked third-party notary professionals, as well as scholars and experts, to re-evaluate. There are 11 damaged areas in total. Among these 11 damaged areas, 7 are relatively serious. In the entire The repair period is estimated to take more than a year. “It has not yet been clarified which link went wrong, not to mention the need to commission an external unit to conduct inspections, accountability, compensation, and bidding. These procedures alone will take at least half a year. Commuters can wait.
Original source: When will the damage to the New Taipei Circular Line be repaired?Hou: This year cannot last for at least one year
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