Taiwan High Speed Rail 台湾高铁

台湾高铁 have really allow the Taiwanese to go to the various cities easily. From what I heard, a trip from Taipei 台北 to the southern part Kao Shiung 台南高雄 used to take like a couple of hours by train (I think it's around 4 hours? correct me if I'm wrong). With the high speed rail, it only takes 45mins! WOW! Really saves alot of time, especially for those who wants to go home to spend the weekend, or wants to go home daily. But the rates is quite steep though. A trip from Taipei to Tainan costs around NT$1145 (ard S$52) for a standard ticket. Business class tickets is NT$1780 (ard $80). But well, as the old saying goes..time is money! :)


Ticketing Booths.


Or you can get it from the DIY machines! Just like Singapore's MRT. :)


the gantry! told you i take pics of everything and anything! it's the same tap-and-go kind!


the railway at Taoyuan （桃园)


self explanatory.


the platform, where everyone is waiting for the train. It's 8+ am! look at the queuing dividers! The Taiwanese have a really good culture of queuing up. This is something you cannot find in Singapore. I've more examples in the later entries. :)


here comes the train!


no smoking!


the board on the back of the sit in front (right in your face), showing the layout of the train, where's the toilets etc.


If you're keen to find out more about Taiwan High Speed Rail (台湾高铁), you can visit their website: http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/