Passenger Complains of Rat on Train; Taiwan Railways: Fully Disinfected
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) confirmed on Tuesday that a rat was found on a local train traveling from Xinzuoying to Pingtung on Monday. TRA believes the rat entered the carriage while the train was stopped at a station and has since fully disinfected the train set, apologizing to passengers.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, June 10) Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) confirmed on Tuesday that a rat was found inside a local train carriage traveling from Xinzuoying to Pingtung on Monday. It is believed the rat entered the carriage while the train was stopped at a station, and TRA has conducted a full disinfection of the train set.
Facebook page "Lai Tan Tie Lu" (Let's Talk Railways) posted on Tuesday that a passenger had complained about a rat appearing on TRA's southbound Train No. 3229 from Xinzuoying to Pingtung on Monday.
In response, TRA told media that trains are cleaned daily according to the mileage and route of each train set, with 1 to 3 cleanings per day in principle. If special circumstances arise, enhanced cleaning and disinfection will be arranged immediately.
TRA stated that the train set in question had completed its cleaning before carrying passengers, with no leftover food or signs of rats found. It is believed the rat likely entered the carriage while the train was stopped at a station along the route.
TRA expressed deep apologies for the appearance of the rat in the carriage and has conducted a full disinfection of the train set to prevent the breeding of pathogens. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
Facebook page "Lai Tan Tie Lu" (Let's Talk Railways) posted on Tuesday that a passenger had complained about a rat appearing on TRA's southbound Train No. 3229 from Xinzuoying to Pingtung on Monday.
In response, TRA told media that trains are cleaned daily according to the mileage and route of each train set, with 1 to 3 cleanings per day in principle. If special circumstances arise, enhanced cleaning and disinfection will be arranged immediately.
TRA stated that the train set in question had completed its cleaning before carrying passengers, with no leftover food or signs of rats found. It is believed the rat likely entered the carriage while the train was stopped at a station along the route.
TRA expressed deep apologies for the appearance of the rat in the carriage and has conducted a full disinfection of the train set to prevent the breeding of pathogens. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
FAQ
When did this incident occur?
It occurred on June 9, 2025, on a local train from Xinzuoying to Pingtung.
How did TRA respond?
TRA fully disinfected the train set and apologized to passengers.
How did the rat enter the carriage?
TRA believes the rat entered while the train was stopped at a station.