🇹🇼 台湾

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台湾 has an excellent 鉄道ネットワーク combining the 高速台湾 High Speed Rail (THSR) and the conventional 台湾 Railways (TRA). The THSR 結びます Taipei to Kaohsiung (345 km) in just 1h35m at speeds up to 300 km/h using Japanese Shinkansen 700T technology, with intermediate stops including Taichung (50 min from Taipei) and Tainan (1h22m from Taipei). The THSR opened in 2007 and transformed travel on 台湾's west coast, effectively making the entire western corridor a single metropolitan area for commuting purposes. 台湾 Railways (TRA, soon rebranded as the 台湾 Railways Corporation) operates the full island circuit, including the scenic east coast route through the Taroko Gorge and Hualien-Taitung corridor. The Tze-Chiang エクスプレス (Taroko and Puyuma trains) サービス this east coast route, reaching 130-150 km/h. The TRA circle line around the island (about 900 km) takes around 16 時間 and passes through mountains and dramatic Pacific coastline. Taipei's MRT (Metro) is one of Asia's most modern and reliable, with 6 lines and extensions ongoing. THSR tickets are sold at thsrc.com.tw and at station kiosks; early discount tickets (20-35% off) are 利用可能 online. TRA tickets are sold at railway.gov.tw. The 台湾 Rail Pass カバー unlimited THSR and TRA travel for 3-10 days and is 利用可能 to foreign tourists. The EasyCard IC card works on Taipei MRT, buses, and some TRA regional services.

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高速鉄道

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1435 mm

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25 kV AC

鉄道事業者

THSR

High Speed · 300 km/h

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The fastest THSR trains (non-stop Nangang-Zuoying) complete 345 km in 1h35m. Standard エクスプレス services with stops at Banqiao, Taichung, Zuoying take 1h50m. With all 8 stops, journey time is about 2h. Trains depart every 15-30 minutes during peak 時間 from Taipei Main Station.

The 台湾 Rail Pass provides unlimited travel on both THSR and TRA trains for 3, 5, or 10 days and is 利用可能 only to foreign tourists. It must be purchased at designated service centers or travel agencies outside 台湾, or at THSR/TRA stations in 台湾 with a foreign passport. A 3-day pass costs around TWD 1,800-2,000 (approximately USD 60).

The Puyuma and Taroko エクスプレス trains run along 台湾's spectacular Pacific east coast via Hualien, passing near Taroko Gorge. The route uses tunnels through the Central Mountain Range. The Hualien-Taitung section passes dramatic sea cliffs and river valleys. Book TRA tickets in advance at railway.gov.tw as east coast trains sell out weeks ahead.

Take the Puyuma or Taroko Express (TRA) from Taipei Main Station to Hualien in about 2h. These trains cut through the mountains via the Northern Cross-Island Highway tunnels. Advance booking is essential -- trains sell out weeks ahead on weekends and holidays. Alternatively, THSR to Hsinchu then connecting bus, but train is faster.

The EasyCard works on Taipei MRT, New Taipei MRT, Taoyuan Metro, Kaohsiung MRT, city buses, and designated TRA stations for 通勤 routes. It is not accepted for THSR tickets or most 長距離 TRA エクスプレス trains, which require separate ticket purchases. The card is rechargeable at MRT stations and convenience stores.