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New Direct Taipei-Kaohsiung Option with Taiwan Railways’ Puyuma and Taroko Trains

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — In August 2015, reports emerged that Taiwan Railways had adjusted its schedule to include the Puyuma train in the “direct Taipei-Kaohsiung” service, reducing travel time by one hour compared to current Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains. Starting April 21, passengers gained an additional mass transit option besides high-speed rail...

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

 
In August 2015, reports emerged that Taiwan Railways had adjusted its schedule to include the Puyuma train in the “direct Taipei-Kaohsiung” service, reducing travel time by one hour compared to current Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains. Starting April 21, passengers gained an additional mass transit option besides high-speed rail. With this minor schedule adjustment, the Puyuma train officially began serving the western trunk line, greeting passengers with Xiao Qingyang’s painted Puyuma train.

The Puyuma train’s route on the western trunk line has been extended, covering more destinations. (Image source / Taiwan Railways)

Previously, the Puyuma and Taroko trains only ran as far as Changhua Station on the western trunk line. The expanded service southward has increased the number of trains between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Two new Tze-Chiang Limited Express services have been added between Taipei and Chaozhou, Pingtung, with travel times between Taipei–Pingtung and Taipei–Kaohsiung being 4 hours and 3 hours 40 minutes respectively, operated daily by trains 111 and 136.

 
Transportation options and benefits between central Taiwan and Hualien in the east have also been expanded, with two new Tze-Chiang Limited Express services, 291 and 292, running between Changhua and Hualien on Saturdays.

Taiwan Railways Promotes Taipei-Kaohsiung Puyuma Service, Saving the Cost of a High-Speed Rail Ticket Round-Trip

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