2014 was a banner year for the Taipei MRT. With opening of the Songshan line on November 15, the last major puzzle piece of the downtown Taipei MRT network was completed. The grid-shaped system was organized into five lines distinguished by color: Brown, Red, Green, Orange, and Blue. Through multiple transfer points, users enjoy more convenient, comfortable and rapid MRT travel. Shortened travel times enhance ride quality. Being the third east-west MRT route in Taipei, the inauguration of the Songshan line marked an important milestone for a comprehensive MRT network. In addition, the Songshan line was one of the challenging lines to construct in the Taipei MRT project due to the strong emphasis placed on historic relic preservation and architectural aesthetics.