Nostalgic Steam Train Tour: The "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" Starts Booking Tomorrow
By MOOK Travel Life Network, Li Xinyi, compiled and reported
Taiwan Railways Administration will operate the CK124 "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" steam sightseeing train every Wednesday from July 4 to August 29, 2012, offering the public a chance to experience traveling along the Jiji Line’s renowned scenic spots by steam train. Steam train and railway culture enthusiasts can board the "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" at Ershui or Checheng. Ticket reservations for the July 4 service open tomorrow (June 20) at 6:00 AM.
Riding a steam train through Jiji will be the most nostalgic travel experience of this summer. (Photo provided by Taiwan Railways Administration / Chen Zhenfang)
The "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" is classified as a Tze-Chiang Limited Express, with Ershui and Checheng as its starting and ending stations, and stops at Zhuoshui, Jiji, and other stations along the way. Reservations open every Wednesday for services two weeks later—for example, you can book the July 11 trip on June 27. A single ticket costs NT$399. Online and phone reservations are available daily from 6:00 AM to midnight, with online payment options, automated ticket machines for scheduled trains, and ticket pick-up services at post offices and convenience stores. There are three business cars, each seating 33 people for a total capacity of 99 passengers.
Seats on the "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" are limited. Reservations for the July 4 trip open on June 20—be quick to secure yours!(Photo provided by Taiwan Railways Administration / Chen Zhenfang)
The "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" also accepts reservations from international travelers. You can book via the webpage railway.hinet.net/net_eng.htm and pay using the online system at ticket.chinatrust.com.tw/railway/index.php, then pick up your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure at any Taiwan Railways Administration station.
The "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" Steam Sightseeing Train
Dates: July 4 – August 29, 2012, every Wednesday
Booking Hours: Daily 06:00 – 24:00
Ticket Price: NT$399 (no standing tickets available)
Website: railway.hinet.net
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