Train enthusiasts, check this out！The debut schedule of Taiwan's first "Golden Tze-Chiang Limited Express" train has been announced

▲ Tobu Railway’s “Nikko To SPACIA Train” makes its Taiwan debut on October 4. (Photo / from Tobu Railway’s official fan page)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

At the end of 2015, Taiwan Railways (TRA) signed a friendship railway agreement with Japan’s Tobu Railway. To promote each other, TRA repainted one of its Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains to resemble Tobu’s "Nikko To SPACIA Train." Recently, TRA revealed the debut schedule for this golden Tze-Chiang train. It will begin operating in Taiwan starting October 4 for about six months, with a launch ceremony held on the 3rd.

▲ The debut train schedule has been announced—it’s next Monday (October 4). (Photo / screenshot from fun TRA Facebook page)

TRA stated that this golden train will run between Qidu and Pingtung along the Mountain Line.The inaugural services include Tze-Chiang Express No. 123 (Mountain Line), departing Qidu at 11:21 AM and arriving in Pingtung at approximately 5:17 PM, as well as Tze-Chiang Express No. 150 (Mountain Line), departing Pingtung at 5:45 PM and arriving in Qidu at around 11:45 PM.In the future, TRA will also announce additional scheduled runs on its official website.

▲ The launch ceremony will be held on Track 3 at Taipei Nangang TRA Station. (Photo / screenshot from fun TRA Facebook page)

As for the "Nikko To SPACIA" train launch ceremony on the 3rd, it will take place at 9:45 AM on Monday (October 3) on Track 3 of Nangang Station. This "Train No. 5907" will depart Qidu at 9:17 AM, passing through Nangang (9:31–10:21), Songshan (10:25–10:26), Taipei (10:33–10:37), and arrive in Shulin at 10:53 AM. It will then return from Shulin to Qidu at 11:22 AM.

Train enthusiasts eager to see this golden Tze-Chiang Limited Express must not miss the launch ceremony and future ride schedules！