By MOOK Travel Family / Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
The Alishan Forest Railway is adding extra passenger trains to manage the crowd during the 228 long weekend. On February 28, one additional round-trip Alishan train will be operated. On March 1 and March 2, one additional round-trip non-reserved air-conditioned local express (Zhongxing) train will be added each day.
Extra passenger trains will be operated on the Alishan Forest Railway for the 228 long weekend. (Photo provided by JERRY YANG)
On February 28, one additional round-trip Alishan train will be in service. The uphill journey departs Chiayi Station at 9:30 AM and arrives at Fenchihu Station at 11:50 AM. The downhill journey leaves Fenchihu Station at 1:30 PM and arrives back at Chiayi Station at 3:50 PM. On March 1 and 2, one additional non-reserved air-conditioned local express (Zhongxing) train will run each day. Its uphill schedule is 8:30 AM from Chiayi Station to Fenchihu Station, arriving at 10:50 AM, and the downhill trip departs Fenchihu at 1:30 PM, arriving at Chiayi Station at 3:50 PM.
Additionally, for the extra Zhongxing train services on March 1 and 2, passenger numbers will be controlled for safety and comfort. The limits are as follows: 120 passengers at Chiayi Station, 20 at Beimen Station, 20 at Zhushiqi Station, 20 at Jiaoliping Station, and a total of 60 passengers at stations without assigned staff, making a combined total of 240 passengers. Tickets for the Zhongxing train will be sold on the day of travel. At Chiayi Station, number cards will be distributed starting at 7:00 AM, with ticket sales beginning at 7:30 AM—each number card allows the purchase of up to four tickets. At other stations, ticket sales begin at 8:00 AM during operating hours and continue until sold out.
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