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| The Opening of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Orange Line in Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
 On September 14, Orange Line of MRT system opened in Kaohsiung, which is Taiwan's second largest city. This new east-west subway line has a total of 14 stations and is 14.4 kilometers in length. This innovative subway line travels across the center of the city and takes passengers from Sizihwan Station to Taliao Station in less than half an hour.
In this memorable project, Kajima's joint venture constructed Formosa Boulevard Station, where the Orange Line intersects with the north-south Red Line and also part of tunnels on the Orange and Red lines. Kajima adopted Circular Continuous Wall Construction Method, by utilizing the shape of the intersection on the ground, and one of the world's largest circular, continuous walls was constructed with an inside diameter of 140 meters. This is the first instance where the Circular Continuous Wall Construction Method has been adopted in a major city around the globe.
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| Kaohsiung is one of Asia's main commercial port cities with Taiwan's biggest industrial zones. Kajima is proud to have played a pivotal role in this project. As the general contractor, Kajima is pleased to witness the successful opening of the Orange Line, which improves the quality of life and promotes development of the region. In celebration of the opening, MRT granted passengers free rides for a full week. |
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Project Summary Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Owner: Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation Consultant: Sinotech Engineering Consultants, Ltd. Scope of Work: Underground station, open-cut tunnel (943m), shield tunnel (1,690m, using a mud pressure shield machine of φ5.6m) |
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