ST Engineering has announced a significant achievement with the award of an $840m contract for the Taoyuan MRT Brown Line in Taiwan. The contract, granted by the Taoyuan City Government, is part of a consortium with Hyundai Rotem and marks a substantial expansion of ST Engineering’s involvement in Taiwan’s rail infrastructure, where it has been active for over 30 years.
The project will see ST Engineering taking charge of overall project management and systems integration. The company will also provide essential rail electronics solutions, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), communications systems, automatic fare collection, and platform screen doors. Hyundai Rotem will supply the rolling stock and power supply system. The project is set to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is expected to be completed over an eight-year period.
Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, stated, “Transport agencies are increasingly seeking trusted partners who can seamlessly integrate technologies and systems whilst managing large-scale project delivery. This contract reflects our customer’s confidence in our ability to deliver large-scale rail infrastructure projects.”
The 11.38km Taoyuan MRT Brown Line will feature seven stations, providing a direct rail link between Taoyuan City and the Greater Taipei area, significantly enhancing connectivity and reducing travel times for commuters. This project adds to ST Engineering’s extensive portfolio, which includes over 200 rail projects across 50 cities worldwide, highlighting its expertise in delivering comprehensive rail solutions.
