University Students Returning Home Early for Summer Vacation: High Speed Rail Adds 28 Services with 50% Discount
To facilitate university students' early planning for summer vacation trips home, Taiwan High Speed Rail announced today that from June 11 to 17, in addition to existing student discounts of 50%, 75%, or 88%, an extra 28 services with a 50% discount will be added. Tickets go on sale starting May 14 according to the reservation release schedule.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 12th) To facilitate university students' early planning for summer vacation trips home, Taiwan High Speed Rail today announced that from June 11 to 17, in addition to existing student discount programs applicable to 50%, 75%, or 88% off services, an extra 28 services with a 50% discount will be added. Tickets can be purchased starting May 14 according to the reservation release schedule.
According to Taiwan High Speed Rail's announcement, the 28 additional services with a 50% university student discount include southbound services (Nangang departure times) train 817 (10 AM) and train 825 (12 PM); and northbound services (Zuoying departure times) train 818 (10:25 AM) and train 826 (12:25 PM).
With summer vacation approaching, Taiwan High Speed Rail issued a press release stating that to facilitate university students' early planning for their trips home, during the period of June 11 to June 17, in addition to the existing university student discount programs applicable to 50%, 75%, or 88% off services, an extra 28 services stopping at various stations will be offered as a 50% discount for university students returning home for summer vacation.
Taiwan High Speed Rail stated that tickets can be purchased starting from 0:00 AM on May 14, according to the reservation release schedule. University students are welcome to use the fast and convenient High Speed Rail services to return home early and reunite with their families.
Taiwan High Speed Rail stated that tickets for various services applicable to the "University Student Discount" can be reserved not only through the High Speed Rail online ticketing system but also through the "T-EX Mobile Ticketing" App, cooperating convenience stores, and various station ticket counters, completing reservation, payment, and ticket collection in one go. University students are encouraged to make good use of these options and purchase tickets early.
Taiwan High Speed Rail reminded "University Student Discount" passengers that they must bring their valid original student ID for boarding to avoid affecting their discount rights; if the student ID does not have a valid registration stamp for the current semester or the stamp is illegible, an original "Certificate of Enrollment" must be presented as supplementary proof.
Taiwan High Speed Rail pointed out that if the aforementioned certificate of enrollment is in electronic form, it must be downloaded and prepared for inspection before boarding. During ticket inspection on the train, accessing the system via internet connection to query enrollment information will not be accepted. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 12th) To facilitate university students' early planning for summer vacation trips home, Taiwan High Speed Rail today announced that from June 11 to 17, in addition to existing student discount programs applicable to 50%, 75%, or 88% off services, an extra 28 services with a 50% discount will be added. Tickets can be purchased starting May 14 according to the reservation release schedule.
According to Taiwan High Speed Rail's announcement, the 28 additional services with a 50% university student discount include southbound services (Nangang departure times) train 817 (10 AM) and train 825 (12 PM); and northbound services (Zuoying departure times) train 818 (10:25 AM) and train 826 (12:25 PM).
With summer vacation approaching, Taiwan High Speed Rail issued a press release stating that to facilitate university students' early planning for their trips home, during the period of June 11 to June 17, in addition to the existing university student discount programs applicable to 50%, 75%, or 88% off services, an extra 28 services stopping at various stations will be offered as a 50% discount for university students returning home for summer vacation.
Taiwan High Speed Rail stated that tickets can be purchased starting from 0:00 AM on May 14, according to the reservation release schedule. University students are welcome to use the fast and convenient High Speed Rail services to return home early and reunite with their families.
Taiwan High Speed Rail stated that tickets for various services applicable to the "University Student Discount" can be reserved not only through the High Speed Rail online ticketing system but also through the "T-EX Mobile Ticketing" App, cooperating convenience stores, and various station ticket counters, completing reservation, payment, and ticket collection in one go. University students are encouraged to make good use of these options and purchase tickets early.
Taiwan High Speed Rail reminded "University Student Discount" passengers that they must bring their valid original student ID for boarding to avoid affecting their discount rights; if the student ID does not have a valid registration stamp for the current semester or the stamp is illegible, an original "Certificate of Enrollment" must be presented as supplementary proof.
Taiwan High Speed Rail pointed out that if the aforementioned certificate of enrollment is in electronic form, it must be downloaded and prepared for inspection before boarding. During ticket inspection on the train, accessing the system via internet connection to query enrollment information will not be accepted. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150512
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