Transport minister Lin’s resignation is approved‘POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY’: A mechanism for families affected by a train crash in Hualien would be put in place at the ministry before he leaves, Lin saidBy Shelley Shan / Staff reporterPremier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Wednesday approved Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Chia-lung’s (林佳龍) resignation after informing President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) of his decision, the Executive Yuan said yesterday. Tsai and Su considered it a top priority to resume railway service after the derailment, leading to the delayed acceptance of Lin’s resignation, Lo said. “The resignation was approved on Wednesday and is to take effect on Tuesday next week,” he said. “We are still interviewing potential candidates for the post and will announce when a new transportation minister is found,” Lo said. Premier Su Tseng-chang, second left, and Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Chia-lung attend a mourning service in Taipei yesterday for victims of a Taroko Express crash on April 2.

Source: Taipei Times April 15, 2021 15:56 UTC