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The High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways will add 110 train services to encourage passengers to make good use of Taiwan Railways and intercity bus routes to divert passenger flow.
In response to the travel demand for returning home and going back home before and after the local public office elections on November 28, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has coordinated with the High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways, intercity bus companies, airlines, and shipping companies to plan various transportation measures in advance. From November 27 to 30, the High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways will add a total of 110 train services, and intercity bus services will also increase services according to passenger flow. Air and sea transportation to outlying islands will also be prepared. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reminds the public that travel demand will be concentrated during peak periods on November 27 and 29, and suggests that people plan their trips in advance and make more use of Taiwan Railways and intercity bus services to avoid peak hours.
Taiwan Railways will add 110 train services to increase capacity in eastern Taiwan and assist in passenger flow management.
The high-speed rail will add 40 train services from November 27 to 30, providing a total of 718 services over the four days. Daily two-way travel demand is estimated at approximately 231,000 to 353,000 passengers. The high-speed rail company will continue to monitor booking and waiting times and flexibly adjust capacity according to actual demand.
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) will add 70 train services during the same period, including 20 on the Western Trunk Line and 50 on the Eastern Trunk Line and South Link Line. The average daily capacity of the entire line is expected to increase by 3.82% compared to weekdays, with the Eastern Trunk Line and South Link Line increasing by 8.6%. The total passenger volume for the four days is estimated at approximately 2.767 million, with the peak on November 27 at approximately 793,000 passengers.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that it anticipates high passenger volume on some popular high-speed rail routes from noon to evening on November 27th, and from the afternoon of November 29th onwards, with longer waiting times expected for unreserved seats. Passengers with flexible travel plans are advised to check Taiwan Railway train schedules and available seats in advance, consider alternative routes, or adjust their departure times to avoid peak hours.
National highway passenger transport will retain the flexibility to increase services, providing more options for returning home and going back home.
From November 27 to 29, the national highway passenger transport is scheduled to operate 7,088 trips, with an estimated daily transport capacity of approximately 155,000 passengers. Of these, approximately 33,000 passengers will travel on National Highway No. 5 daily, and approximately 122,000 passengers will travel on the western national highway passenger transport daily.
Currently, the overall capacity of national highway passenger transport is still sufficient. The Highway Bureau will continue to monitor the passenger demand at various transfer stations and routes, and coordinate with operators to provide extra services when necessary.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications suggests that the public assess their options based on their departure point, destination, and travel time, choosing between taking intercity buses or combining them with Taiwan Railways to mitigate travel demand during peak hours. Before departure, passengers are advised to check schedules and booking information to select the most suitable mode of transportation.
In addition, to provide students with more diverse transportation options for returning home, the Ministry of Transportation has coordinated with tour bus associations to establish contact points with colleges and universities to assist students in finding tour bus rentals and making it easier for them to return home to vote.
Regarding transportation to and from the islands, domestic airlines are expected to provide 946 flights and approximately 66,000 seats from November 27 to 30, of which 890 flights and approximately 62,000 seats will be on routes to and from the islands.
Due to the overwhelming demand for bookings on the Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu routes, 32 additional flights (including larger aircraft) have been planned for these three routes, which will add more than 3,000 seats. Bookings are expected to open tomorrow (6th). The Civil Aeronautics Administration will continue to monitor the booking situation on each route and coordinate with airlines to respond in a timely manner.
For sea freight, the Keelung-Matsu route will be served by the "Xintai Ma Ferry" and the "Tai Ma Star," with 8 planned voyages and 5,012 seats. Dual-ship voyages will be arranged on November 27 and 29. The Kaohsiung-Magong route will be served by the "Penghu Ferry," with 2 voyages and 1,200 seats to support the transportation needs of the outlying islands. Currently, the Penghu Ferry still has about 230 cabins available for the night voyage to Magong on November 27. People who need to return to their hometown to vote are welcome to make use of this opportunity.
Plan your round-trip itinerary in advance and make good use of Taiwan Railways and intercity buses to avoid peak hours.
The Ministry of Transportation stated that during the election period, all transportation units will continue to monitor bookings, station crowds, and actual passenger volume, and will adjust schedules flexibly according to demand to provide the public with convenient and reliable public transportation services.
Finally, a reminder to those who need to return home or travel back: arrange your transportation in advance. Before departure, you can check the latest schedules, reservations, and operational information through the official websites or apps of various transportation operators. Especially during peak high-speed rail periods, it is recommended to compare Taiwan Railway and intercity bus schedules to choose the appropriate mode of transportation for a smoother journey.
