Hualien Yuli to Sanmin Section Fire Affects Taiwan Railways Eastern Line, Causes Delays
A fire between Hualien's Yuli and Sanmin stations caused a temporary halt and delays on Taiwan Railways' Eastern Line. Services resumed at 12:47 PM after the fire was brought under control, with the cause still under investigation.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Lee Hsien-feng, Hualien County, 6th) Taiwan Railways Administration's Eastern Line 472 Tze-Chiang Limited Express train, heading southbound around noon today at approximately 12 PM, was forced to make a temporary stop due to a fire next to the railway tracks between Yuli and Sanmin stations in Hualien. The train reversed to Sanmin Station, causing delays in both northbound and southbound directions.
A fire broke out next to the railway tracks between Hualien's Yuli and Sanmin stations around noon, with thick smoke affecting visibility and driving safety, leading to overall delays for both southbound and northbound trains.
The exact cause of the fire is still under further investigation, with police and firefighters on site to extinguish the blaze. Taiwan Railways Administration stated that services resumed at 12:47 PM and reminded passengers to pay attention to the latest train status information before traveling and allow sufficient time to avoid disruption to their schedules. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150506
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(Central News Agency Reporter Lee Hsien-feng, Hualien County, 6th) Taiwan Railways Administration's Eastern Line 472 Tze-Chiang Limited Express train, heading southbound around noon today at approximately 12 PM, was forced to make a temporary stop due to a fire next to the railway tracks between Yuli and Sanmin stations in Hualien. The train reversed to Sanmin Station, causing delays in both northbound and southbound directions.
A fire broke out next to the railway tracks between Hualien's Yuli and Sanmin stations around noon, with thick smoke affecting visibility and driving safety, leading to overall delays for both southbound and northbound trains.
The exact cause of the fire is still under further investigation, with police and firefighters on site to extinguish the blaze. Taiwan Railways Administration stated that services resumed at 12:47 PM and reminded passengers to pay attention to the latest train status information before traveling and allow sufficient time to avoid disruption to their schedules. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150506
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