Alishan Forest Railway Extends Railway Journey to Japan with Launch of Reciprocal Limited Tickets
The Alishan Forest Railway is partnering with Japan's Kurobe Gorge Railway and Oigawa Railway to launch a limited-time ticket exchange program. Starting in April, Taiwanese tourists can use their used Alishan Forest Railway two-day pass and passport to redeem a designated train ticket for free.
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(CNA reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Chiayi County, 13th) The Alishan Forest Railway has teamed up with Japan's Kurobe Gorge Railway and Oigawa Railway to introduce a limited-time ticket exchange program. Starting in April, Taiwanese travelers holding a used Alishan Forest Railway Branch Line Two-Day Pass and their passport can redeem a designated train ticket for free.
The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office issued a press release today stating that the Kurobe Gorge Railway is famous for its deep V-shaped gorge and magnificent autumn foliage, making it a pilgrimage route for many railway enthusiasts. Since establishing a sister railway relationship in 2013, the two sides have maintained close cooperation. This year's ticket reciprocity project will run from April 20 to November 30.
Additionally, the Oigawa Railway is filled with a strong Showa-era retro atmosphere and features tourist attractions such as Shizuoka tea gardens and Kawane Onsen. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the sister railway relationship established in 1986, the Alishan Forest Railway office recently launched an 'Alishan-gou X Ikawa Line' livery train and co-branded merchandise, while simultaneously initiating a bilateral ticket exchange, which will run from April 25 to December 31.
The Alishan Forest Railway office said that Taiwanese travelers holding a used Alishan Forest Railway 'Branch Line Two-Day Pass' and their passport can, during the aforementioned period, go to the Kurobe Gorge Railway to redeem a round-trip ticket for 'Unazuki - that day's final destination' for free, or to the Oigawa Railway to redeem a 'Oigawa Main Line One-Day Pass.'
Chou Heng-kai, Deputy Director of the Alishan Forest Railway office, stated that holders of Kurobe Gorge Railway or Oigawa Railway tickets can also redeem Alishan Forest Railway tickets. Detailed exchange methods and related usage regulations can be found on the Alishan Forest Railway office's official website. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150413
(CNA reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Chiayi County, 13th) The Alishan Forest Railway has teamed up with Japan's Kurobe Gorge Railway and Oigawa Railway to introduce a limited-time ticket exchange program. Starting in April, Taiwanese travelers holding a used Alishan Forest Railway Branch Line Two-Day Pass and their passport can redeem a designated train ticket for free.
The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office issued a press release today stating that the Kurobe Gorge Railway is famous for its deep V-shaped gorge and magnificent autumn foliage, making it a pilgrimage route for many railway enthusiasts. Since establishing a sister railway relationship in 2013, the two sides have maintained close cooperation. This year's ticket reciprocity project will run from April 20 to November 30.
Additionally, the Oigawa Railway is filled with a strong Showa-era retro atmosphere and features tourist attractions such as Shizuoka tea gardens and Kawane Onsen. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the sister railway relationship established in 1986, the Alishan Forest Railway office recently launched an 'Alishan-gou X Ikawa Line' livery train and co-branded merchandise, while simultaneously initiating a bilateral ticket exchange, which will run from April 25 to December 31.
The Alishan Forest Railway office said that Taiwanese travelers holding a used Alishan Forest Railway 'Branch Line Two-Day Pass' and their passport can, during the aforementioned period, go to the Kurobe Gorge Railway to redeem a round-trip ticket for 'Unazuki - that day's final destination' for free, or to the Oigawa Railway to redeem a 'Oigawa Main Line One-Day Pass.'
Chou Heng-kai, Deputy Director of the Alishan Forest Railway office, stated that holders of Kurobe Gorge Railway or Oigawa Railway tickets can also redeem Alishan Forest Railway tickets. Detailed exchange methods and related usage regulations can be found on the Alishan Forest Railway office's official website. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150413