Former Transport Minister Lin Chia-lung has been in the news over the past week. On Tuesday, Lin stepped down to take responsibility for a train derailment in early April that killed 49 people and injured more than 200 others. He has been replaced by Deputy Minister Wang Kwo-tsai.

Former Transport Minister Lin Chia-lung has been in the news over the past week. On Tuesday, Lin stepped down to take responsibility for a train derailment in early April that killed 49 people and injured more than 200 others. He has been replaced by Deputy Minister Wang Kwo-tsai.

Lin Chia-lung

Newsmakers explores the people behind the headlines. Get to know more about Taiwan&#39;s - and the world&#39;s - most prominent figures. Tune in to this short feature as we present the background and stories behind these newsworthy personalities.

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Newsmakers explores the people behind the headlines. Get to know more about Taiwan's - and the world's - most prominent figures. Tune in to this short feature as we present the background and stories behind these newsworthy personalities.

Newsmakers explores the people behind the headlines. Get to know more about Taiwan's - and the world's - most prominent figures. Tune in to this short feature as we present the background and stories behind these newsworthy personalities.

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