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Urban resilience drill set for northern Taiwan on Thursday
The 2025 Urban Resilience Air Defense Drill in northern Taiwan on July 17 will test emergency response skills. Expect vehicle stops and evacuations in New Taipei City.
2025/07/16 16:57
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Taiwan’s bullet train operator supports staff hit by typhoon
Typhoon Danas hit central and southern Taiwan, leading Taiwan High Speed Rail to offer special disaster leave for employees in affected areas. Cleanup and repairs are underway.
2025/07/16 06:00
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Taiwan High Speed Rail adds trains for recall vote
Taiwan High Speed Rail adds five extra trains on July 25-26 for a major recall vote. Ticket sales start at midnight on July 11. Use the T Express app for easy booking.
2025/07/09 16:19
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Southern Taiwan rail services back after typhoon hit
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai inspected the Taiwan High Speed Rail control center after Typhoon Danas. Rail services resumed by 9:40 a.m. Monday.
2025/07/07 18:00
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Typhoon Danas leaves Chiayi in ruins, 60,000 lose power
Typhoon Danas hit Chiayi, Taiwan, causing severe damage with power outages for over 60,000 homes and road closures. No casualties reported; recovery efforts underway.
2025/07/07 11:00
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Rail workers to see first night pay increase in 8 years
Taiwan Railway plans to raise night shift allowances and supervisor bonuses by year’s end to align with market standards. The Legislative Yuan will discuss these changes.
2025/06/25 16:17
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Taiwan PASS prices to rise up to 31.5% on June 23
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration will raise Taiwan PASS prices by 5.6% to 31.5% on June 23, aligning with Taiwan Railway fare changes. Travelers should buy now to save.
2025/06/16 08:00
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Taiwan appoints new chairman for bullet train network
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai appoints Shih Che as the new chairman of Taiwan High Speed Rail. Shih will lead the north-south extension project, enhancing passenger experience and transportation culture.
2025/06/11 17:43
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Railway food culture celebrated in 4-day Taiwan event
Discover the 10th Formosa Railroad Bento Festival at Taipei Main Station, featuring innovative bento options from THSRC and Taiwan Railway Corp. through June 9.
2025/06/06 17:06
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Taiwan bullet train expands service to meet weekend demand
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 25 weekly train trips starting July 1, boosting service to 1,128 trips weekly. Tickets for the new schedule are available June 3.
2025/05/30 09:00
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Minister urges mask use for Dragon Boat Festival travel
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai urges mask-wearing as COVID-19 cases rise during the Dragon Boat Festival. Taiwan Railways and High-Speed Rail expect 5.4 million trips.
2025/05/29 17:07
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Concert tourism booms with Taiwan’s Mayday show packages
ezTravel unveils a new promotion for Mayday’s Taipei concerts, offering hotel discounts and THSR ticket savings. Exclusive packages target Hong Kong fans, boosting concert tourism.
2025/05/14 08:00
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Taiwan deploys 70 buses for major Mazu pilgrimage
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai announces 70 shuttle buses for the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage’s return on May 11. Expect frequent service and extra trains.
2025/05/08 12:00
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Taiwan debates bullet train pricing amid service concerns
Taiwan High-Speed Rail hit a record 78.25 million passengers in 2024, earning NT$53.1 billion. Despite success, holiday seating shortages raise service quality concerns.
2025/05/07 08:00
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Taiwan cabinet to make final call on controversial rail plan
Former Transportation Minister Ho Chen Tan criticizes the high-speed rail extension to Yilan for lacking a feasibility review. Local farmers worry about crop impact.
2025/05/06 11:00
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Taiwan train bypasses stop, driver faces suspension
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. reports a train bypassed Banqiao Station due to driver error, affecting 150 passengers. The driver faces suspension and retraining.
2025/04/30 15:00
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Taiwan bullet train adds services for Mother’s Day rush
Taiwan High Speed Rail adds four trains for Mother’s Day travel from May 9-12. Check station crowd info online and use group booking for convenience.
2025/04/24 15:00
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Taiwan rewards sustainable travelers with free trees
Taiwan High Speed Rail and the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency gave away 1,200 tree seedlings at Taoyuan Station for Earth Day. Participants could earn extra seedlings by using eco-friendly travel methods.
2025/04/22 22:00
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Taiwan bullet train to give away 3.6K saplings for Earth Day
Taiwan High Speed Rail will distribute 3,600 native tree saplings at three stations on April 18, promoting sustainability for Earth Day. Passengers can earn extra saplings by using e-tickets or logging steps.
2025/04/20 09:00
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Taiwan suspends bullet train driver after doors fail to open
Taiwan High Speed Rail investigates a door malfunction on train No. 204 at Banqiao Station. The driver is suspended. Passengers receive refunds and gifts.
2025/04/15 10:00
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Taiwan bullet train offers refunds after door malfunction
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. will refund 50% of ticket prices to passengers affected by a door malfunction at Banqiao Station. The company apologizes and promises gifts.
2025/04/15 07:00
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Taiwan bullet train adds service to rural Yunlin county
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 17 weekly trains from April 14 to June’s end to meet Yunlin’s travel demand. This move follows a meeting addressing local transportation needs.
2025/04/14 22:00
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Taiwan THSR apologizes for closed-door station mishap
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. investigates after human error left train doors closed at Banqiao Station, causing passenger inconvenience. The company apologizes and reviews protocols.
2025/04/14 13:00
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Taiwan High Speed Rail adds 44 trains for Mother’s Day
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 44 trains from May 9-12 for Mother’s Day, offering 700 total services. Book early for seats. Student discounts and late-night options available.
2025/04/10 06:00
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Taiwan airlines may increase US procurement amid tariffs
Taiwan’s transportation minister remains hopeful for 10 million visitors in 2023 despite U.S. tariffs. Tourism growth and economic impacts are under review.
2025/04/09 14:46