Tze-Chiang Train - Operations

Operations

Although different equipment is used to fulfill express schedules, the same fare is charged for the service. Based on 2008 fare tariff, the per-mile fare basis was NT$2.27 per kilometer. Taipei (via West Coast Mainline) to Kaohsiung is NT$ 845; to Pingtung is NT$ 893; (via East Coast Mainline) to Hwalien is NT$ 441, and (via diesel DMU service) to Taitung is NT$786. Although Tzu-Chiang is formally classified as a long distance train, TRA also sells short-distance unreserved tickets, and contactless fare media is also accepted, therefore many Taiwanese passengers use it as a commuter train. Tzu-Chiang has very few stops, and station dwell time is a small portion of the total trip time, and therefore is preferred by many passengers. Although it is not a commuter train, the annual passenger count on Tzu-Chiang consists of 20% of Taiwan Railways’ total ridership. Below is a sample of running times based on the 23 December 2010 schedule:

  • Taipei to Kaohsiung: Southbound shortest trip takes 4 hours 5 minutes (Fridays-only Train# 1149); Northbound shortest trip is 4 hours 9 minutes (Sundays-only Train# 1152)
  • Taipei to Pingtung: Southbound shortest trip takes 5 hours 10 minutes (Trains 1021, 1033); Northbound shortest trip is 5 hours 10 minutes (Train# 1010)
  • Taipei to Hwalien: Southbound shortest trip takes 1 hours 59 minutes (Train# 1181); Northbound shortest trip is 2 hours exactly (Train# 1066)
  • Taipei to Taitung: Southbound shortest trip takes 4 hours 39 minutes (Trains 1079, 1081); Northbound shortest trip is 4 hours 20 minutes (Train# 1080)

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