Taiwan Railway Hikes Train Fares for First Time in 30 Years

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Taiwan Railway, a state-owned railroad company, has hiked its ticket prices by an average of 26.8%, the first time since its commercialization and in 30 years of its history.

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00:00The Taiwan Railways Corporation is raising train ticket prices, its first rate hike in three

00:05decades. The state-owned company has agreed to an average fare increase of 26.8 percent.

00:12The last time it raised prices was in 1995. Passengers who use the government-run monthly

00:18TPAS transit program will not be affected. Commuters in eastern Taiwan will also enjoy

00:23a special membership program, offering discounts due to a series of weather-related delays and

00:28accidents in recent years.

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