Chunghwa Post Releases Second Series of Railway Train Stamps, Featuring 'Mountain Breeze' and 'Sea Breeze' Trains
Chunghwa Post will issue the second series of Taiwan Railway Train stamps on June 5, featuring six tourist trains in a hand-drawn style, including the 'Midsummer Formosa' and 'Breeze' series.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, June 2. Chunghwa Post announced today that it will issue the second series of "Taiwan Railway Train Stamps" on June 5. The set consists of six stamps, each featuring hand-drawn illustrations of various trains, including the Midsummer Formosa, the Blue Skin Relief Train, the Blue Skin Diesel Railcar, the Future Train (Mingri), the Mountain Breeze (Shanlan), and the Sea Breeze (Haifeng).
Following the first series issued in 2025, Chunghwa Post announced today that the second series will continue to focus on tourist trains. Each stamp has a face value of NT$8, and the set is scheduled for release on June 5.
Chunghwa Post noted that the designs use a hand-drawn style. The "Midsummer Formosa" is pulled by the "Steam Locomotive Queen" CT273, which runs through the Huadong Valley every summer, taking passengers through beautiful natural landscapes.
The "Blue Skin Relief Train," formerly a standard passenger car, is a shared memory for many. After restoration, it now runs on the South Link Line between Taitung and Fangliao as a non-air-conditioned, open-window tourist train.
The "Blue Skin Diesel Railcar" was once the backbone of branch lines. After being restored, it is now used for cruise-style trains and at the National Railway Museum.
The "Future Train" (Mingri) features a dignified black and classic orange color scheme, offering business, lounge, and bar cars.
The "Mountain Breeze" (Shanlan), a converted EMU500, features yellow-green gradients symbolizing lush mountains and harvests, with panoramic windows.
The "Sea Breeze" (Haifeng), also a converted EMU500, is a dessert-themed train with blue and green gradients inspired by the ocean, featuring sea-facing seats.
In conjunction with the release, Chunghwa Post has prepared first-day covers, stamp cards, and postcards, which will be available starting June 3, with pre-stamped envelopes sold on the release day, June 5.
Following the first series issued in 2025, Chunghwa Post announced today that the second series will continue to focus on tourist trains. Each stamp has a face value of NT$8, and the set is scheduled for release on June 5.
Chunghwa Post noted that the designs use a hand-drawn style. The "Midsummer Formosa" is pulled by the "Steam Locomotive Queen" CT273, which runs through the Huadong Valley every summer, taking passengers through beautiful natural landscapes.
The "Blue Skin Relief Train," formerly a standard passenger car, is a shared memory for many. After restoration, it now runs on the South Link Line between Taitung and Fangliao as a non-air-conditioned, open-window tourist train.
The "Blue Skin Diesel Railcar" was once the backbone of branch lines. After being restored, it is now used for cruise-style trains and at the National Railway Museum.
The "Future Train" (Mingri) features a dignified black and classic orange color scheme, offering business, lounge, and bar cars.
The "Mountain Breeze" (Shanlan), a converted EMU500, features yellow-green gradients symbolizing lush mountains and harvests, with panoramic windows.
The "Sea Breeze" (Haifeng), also a converted EMU500, is a dessert-themed train with blue and green gradients inspired by the ocean, featuring sea-facing seats.
In conjunction with the release, Chunghwa Post has prepared first-day covers, stamp cards, and postcards, which will be available starting June 3, with pre-stamped envelopes sold on the release day, June 5.
FAQ
Where can I buy Taiwan railway stamps?
They are available at post offices under Chunghwa Post and their online shop.