Pingxi Branch Line

Taiwan Railways Administration

Taiwan

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The Journey

Navigate from Ruifang Station to Jingtong Station across a span of 12.9km.

Scenery Highlights

Shifen Old Street sky lantern releases
Shifen Waterfall trail (15-min walk from station)
Houtong Cat Village hillside
Keelung River gorge views
Coal mining heritage architecture

Quick Facts

Duration
0.7 hours
Distance
12.9 km
Est. Price
NT$80 Pingxi/Sen'ao day pass or NT$15-25 per hop with EasyCard

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

TRA DRC1000 series diesel railcars (single car units)

Locomotive Weight

20 tons

Track Gauge

1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge

Braking Technology

Air brakes

Route Engineering Challenges

Single-track operation with passing sidings at selected stations
Steep grades through the Keelung River gorge
Frequent service interruptions during heavy rain and typhoons
Limited platform length at small stations

Route distance

12.9 km

Maximum speed

50 km/h

Year opened

1929 (original coal line)

electrification

Non-electrified

Quick Facts

Duration
0.7 hours
Distance
12.9 km
Est. Price
NT$80 Pingxi/Sen'ao day pass or NT$15-25 per hop with EasyCard

Official Booking Provider