New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi went to Banqiao Station to express condolences to the Taiwan Railway and High Speed ​​Rail staff responsible for the Spring Festival transportation, and distributed lucky bags to the public.

(Photo by reporter He Yuhua)

[Reporter He Yuhua/New Taipei Report] On the last day of work before the Spring Festival holiday, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi went to Banqiao Station this evening to inspect the transportation situation for returning home during the Spring Festival. The Lucky Bags for the Year of the Rabbit are sent to citizens and friends who have returned to their hometowns for the New Year, hoping that the epidemic will slow down in the Year of the Rabbit, the economy of all walks of life will recover, June and Six will be smooth, and gold and silver will be full of treasures.

Hou Youyi went to Banqiao Station in the evening to inspect the transportation situation for returning home during the Spring Festival. Good epidemic prevention and a good year.

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The personnel briefing of the Taiwan Railway pointed out that in response to the crowds returning home during the Spring Festival, a total of 499 additional trains were opened, an increase of about 450,000 seats compared with the Spring Festival last year, a record high; the high-speed rail also stated that a total of 454 additional trains were opened, including 193 trains going south and 261 trains going north , plus the original trains, a total of 2,269 trains will be provided during the Spring Festival.

Lin Bifen, chief of the traffic safety section of the Transportation Bureau, pointed out that the traffic in these two days has been relatively smooth. From 5:00 am to 12:00 pm every day, the southbound entrance ramps of Shiding and Pinglin on National 5 will be closed for control. During the closure period, the southbound entrance of Shiding will be changed to a dedicated entrance for buses. It is recommended that people who drive should take Line 106 B and Taiwan 9 Line Beiyi Highway.