Despite malfunction, Taichung MRT official launch still on track

Trial runs of the first line of the Taichung mass rapid transit (MRT) system have been suspended after a major malfunction occurred on Saturday, but city officials said Sunday the line's formal launch on Dec. 19 remains unchanged for now.

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