In conjunction with the pilgrimage to the Gongtian Temple in Baishatun, the Taiwan Railway Bureau will open 10 additional trains.

(Information photo, provided by Taiwan Railway Bureau)

[Reporter Zheng Weiqi/Taipei Report] The walking pilgrimage activity of Mazu from Gongtian Temple in Baishatun to Beigang is about to debut. The Taiwan Railway Bureau stated that a total of 10 additional trains will be operated on February 11, 12 and 20 in conjunction with the pilgrimage activities; On February 11th and 20th, some registered trains such as Ziqiang and Juguang will stop at Baishatun Station.

In addition, on February 11th and February 20th, the two railway services at each station of the Changhua-Zhunan Jianhai Line will be suspended, except for folding bicycles with bags.

The Taiwan Railway Bureau will increase the number of trains in conjunction with the pilgrimage activities. On February 11, the 2032 Changhua-Zhunan (Baishatun Station driving time is 17:44) section express trains, and the 2049 Zhunan-Changhua section express trains (Baishatun Station driving time is 18:00 a.m. 51 minutes); on February 12, 2508 Baishatun (leaves at 1:55 am) - Hsinchu shuttle bus, 2001 Baishatun (departs at 2:00 am) - Changhua section express train.

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On February 20, the additional trains will be the 2020 Changhua-Junan section express train, the 2,568 Changhua-Hsinchu section train, and the 2,066 Changhua-Hsinchu section train. , 20:44; 2017, 2539 Hsinchu-Changhua trains, Baishatun station departure time is 11:39, 14:17, 2041 Zhunan-Changhua section express, Baishatun station departure 16:04.

The Ziqiang and Juguang trains will stop at Baishatun Station on February 11 and 20, including 510 upbound trains from Xinzuoying to Qidu, 192 from Chaozhou to Hualien, 516 from Kaohsiung to Qidu, and 554 from Chaozhou to Hualien. The driving time of Baishatun Station is 12:25, 13:27, 15:11, and 18:30; downbound train 191 Hualien-Chaozhou, 521 Qidu-Chaozhou, 653 Taitung-Changhua, Baisha The driving time at Tun Station is 16:01, 18:23, and 21:44.

The Taiwan Railway Bureau stated that in order to improve the convenience of traveling, it is recommended that passengers use electronic tickets to board the train, or purchase return tickets in advance to save time in queuing up to buy tickets; detailed train information, time and stops, passengers can already board the "Taiwan Railway" eDingtong” APP or official website.