Taiwan High Speed Rail to Increase Services for Summer Starting July 1st
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will increase its weekly schedule by 22-29 trains from July 1 to August 31 to meet summer travel demand. A youth discount program will also be introduced.
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Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) announced today that it will implement a summer schedule increase from July to August to meet travel demand. From July 1 to August 31, the company will add 22 to 29 trains per week, bringing the total weekly schedule to 1,156–1,163 trains. A total of 226 additional trains will be added during the summer. Passengers can purchase tickets for the new schedule starting at midnight on June 3. The additional services are concentrated on weekday evenings and weekend travel periods to better serve travelers. Additionally, a "Youth Discount Program" for passengers aged 12 to 18 will offer discounts of 50%, 75%, or 88% on designated trains.
FAQ
When does the THSR schedule increase start?
It starts on July 1st.