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Statistics shows that one way journey from Taipei to Kaohsiung (about 350 kilometers) can now save at least 10 minutes in average or nearly 20 minutes during off-peak hours. [2] Taiwan was the first country to transfer from flat-rate toll stations to a distance-based pay-as-you-go tolling system on all of its freeways. [1]
The Kaohsiung Circular Light Rail (Chinese: 高雄環狀輕軌) is a light rail loop line in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, operated by the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation. [7] The line stretches over a length of 22.1 kilometers and has 38 stations. The southern part of this line makes use of the defunct tracks of the Kaohsiung Harbor Railway Line.
Kaohsiung Metro (Chinese: 高雄大眾捷運系統, 高雄捷運) [1] is a rapid transit and light rail system covering the metropolitan area of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Its rapid transit network is known as Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit System [4] or Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT). Construction of the MRT started in October 2001. [5]
The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit System will not only fulfill a transport function but will also provide the framework and catalyst for the development of the fabric, the economy, and the quality of life of the area, and for the promotion of community life, culture, and art. China Steel Corporation has been based in Kaohsiung for nearly 30 years ...
The Red line is a metro line of Kaohsiung Metro which runs north–south through the city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.At 31 kilometres (19 mi), it is the fourth-longest metro line in Taiwan, after Taoyuan Airport MRT, Tamsui-Xinyi Line and Zhonghe-Xinlu Line.
In June 2012, officials announced the discontinuation of the last remaining commercial flight between Taipei and Kaohsiung. [96] The share for conventional rail between Taipei and Kaohsiung fell from 9.71% in 2006 to 2.5% in 2008, while high-speed rail became the most common mode of transport at 50% of all trips by 2008. [97]
Rail: The airport is served by Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Red line at Kaohsiung International Airport, providing access to Taiwan Railway at Kaohsiung Main Station and Taiwan High Speed Rail at Zuoying. Coach: There is a one-way coach from Kaohsiung International Airport to Fangliao and Kenting. Local bus: Both terminals are served by local buses.
Cijin–Gushan ferry connects the Cijin and Gushan Districts of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is popular with tourists visiting the attractions of Cijin Island. A ride on the ferry costed around NT$0.2 in the 1970s but the route has been operating since the Ming Dynasty. It currently costs NT$30 per one-way ride.