Taiwan High Speed Rail to Add 92 Trains for Dragon Boat Festival, Bookings Open May 21

(Taipei, 19th, CNA Reporter Yu Hsiao-han) Taiwan High Speed Rail announced today that it will add 92 train services for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, providing a total of 915 services over the five-day transport period, with bookings opening at midnight on May 21. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Taiwan High Speed Rail has planned its holiday transport from June 18 to June 22, adding 92 train services (41 southbound, 51 northbound) during this period, for a total of 915 services over five days. THSR stated that passengers can pre-book their Dragon Boat Festival holiday tickets from midnight on May 21 through the online booking system, THSR's partner convenience stores, the 'T-EX Mobile Ticket' app, or at ticket windows and automatic ticket machines at all stations. THSR said that to meet the holiday travel demand, it will provide 5 late-night services that will arrive at their terminus after midnight, equipped with 2 non-reserved seating cars (cars 11-12). Passengers taking these late-night trains are advised to check and arrange their transportation to and from the station in advance to ensure a smooth journey. Additionally, THSR noted that for periods with high demand for non-reserved seats in the Taichung-north section, it will expand non-reserved seating capacity. This includes southbound services (departing Nangang at 25 minutes past the hour) from 4 PM to 8 PM on June 18, 9 AM to 11 AM on June 19, 4 PM to 9 PM on June 21, and 5 PM to 7 PM on June 22; and northbound services (departing Taichung at 04 minutes past the hour) from 1 PM to 10:40 PM on June 21. Local trains running between Nangang and Taichung during these times will have 9 non-reserved seating cars and will stop at all stations en route. Passengers traveling to and from stations north of Taichung are encouraged to make use of these services. THSR stated that during the transport period, it will partner with LINE TODAY to provide a public service with estimated 'non-reserved seat waiting time' signals. Passengers planning to use non-reserved seating for their holiday travel are encouraged to check the estimated waiting times at each station on the THSR corporate website, 'T-EX Mobile Ticket' app, and LINE TODAY's 'Life Channel' in advance and choose to travel during green-light periods. THSR indicated that during the Dragon Boat Festival transport period, promotions such as 'Early Bird Discount,' 'University Student Discount,' and 'Limited Business Class Upgrade' will still be available, but projects like 'TGo Member Monthly Go Rewards,' 'Designated Group Trains,' and 'School Field Trip Groups' will not be applicable. (Edited by: Lee Heng-shan)