Taiwan High Speed Rail to add rush-hour non-reserved trains
The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation is adding extra southbound trains on Friday evenings to address severe overcrowding. The move follows record-breaking passenger numbers during recent holidays that caused significant travel delays.
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Efficient public transportation is critical for regional mobility, and these operational changes reflect the challenges of managing high-density travel demand in Taiwan.
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Measures follow record passenger numbers during Mid-Autumn Festival
Passengers line up near Taiwan High Speed Rail non-reserved car area. (CNA photo)
608 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation will add two southbound trains per hour on Friday evenings, with most cars offering non-reserved seating, to ease crowding during peak travel hours.
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