[3][6][7] The system is built to provide public transportation to Danhai New Town, whose population is expected to reach 340,000 by 2041.

[8] The initial feasibility study for a heavy-capacity extension line of the Taipei Metro was completed in 1992.

A light rail feasibility study was completed in 2007, with a review of funding and operation throughout 2008.

[3] Trains run from Hongshulin Station northward and turn west along Zhongzheng East Road, Highway No.

The company partnered with the German firm Voith Engineering Services on the design of the cars.

Through this project, Taiwan seeks to lessen its dependence on foreign manufacturers for rail systems.

[19] Each of the 15 bi-directional standard gauge trams is 34.5 metres (113 ft) long and can carry up to 265 passengers.

With the opening of the Green Mountain Line, the first phase of the Danhai light rail is almost completed.

[14] The second phase completes the remaining 4.4 kilometres (2.7 mi) and six more stations of the Blue Coast Line.